July 11, 1980
105 minutes
Comedy
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to steal $1 million from a large plastic ball which is displayed in a local shopping center.
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Cast
Susan Saint James
(Jane)
Jane Curtin
(Elaine)
Jessica Lange
(Louise)
Richard Benjamin
(Albert)
Eddie Albert
(Max)
Cathryn Damon
(Natalie)
Dabney Coleman
(Jack Heintzel)
Fred Willard
(Robert)
Art Metrano
(Gas Station Attendant)
Ronnie Schell
(Bill Pike)
Michael Bell
(Tom)
Sybil Danning
(Charlotte)
Al Checco
(Tim Lundy)
Susan Tolsky
(Patty)
Garrett Morris
(Power & Light Man)
David Lunney
(Leon - Stage Manager)
Michael K. Daly
(Sheriff - Antique Store)
Byron Morrow
(Charlie Goldring)
James 'Izzy' Whetstine
(Eddie - Bartender)
Jack Krupnick
(Man in Chevy)
James Aday
(Richard - Architects' Office)
Wesley Baldwin
(Billy)
Sarah Leonard
(Laurie)
Allan Warnick
(Steve)
Robin Hickman
(Singing Salesman)
Daniel Mayes
(Shoe Salesman)
Tom Morrison
(Shoe Salesman)
Jane Van Boskirk
(Woman in Vets' Office)
Jon Dickman
(Donald - Garage Sale)
Bill Ritchie
(Festive Young Man - Garage Sale)
Robert Canaga
(Man - Garage Sale)
Stan Boyd
(Card Cronie)
Jerry Zinnamon
(Card Cronie)
Tom Gressler
(Card Cronie)
Pip Miller
(Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller))
Ralph Garrett
(Security Guard #2)
Robert W. Talbot
(Security Guard #3)
Harvey Lewis
(Process Server)
Nanci Westerland
(Woman Civilian)
Joan Schumacher
(Woman Civilian on Stage)
Scott Barkhurst
(Man Civilian on Stage)
Linda Hall
(Woman Civilian on Stage)
Craig Jackson
(Man Civilian on Stage)
Larry Woodruff
(Man Civilian on Stage)
Colleen Murff
(Lady at Garage Sale)
Jonathan Schwartz
(Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz))
Wendy Shawn
(Assistant - Pageant)
Cindy Douglas
(High School Student)
Chris Strong
(Follow spot operator)
Carmen Zapata
(Mama (uncredited))
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