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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

A hilarious new comedy for everyone who ever wanted to give the oil companies gas pains, turn off the power companies lights and make the banks stand in line for a change.
Jul 11, 1980 1h 45m
5.1
26 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Companies Stage III Productions, American International Pictures, Cinema 77, Filmways Pictures
Countries United States of America
Keywords money, mall, high cost of living
Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Jack Heintzel
Art Metrano

Art Metrano

Gas Station Attendant
Al Checco

Al Checco

Tim Lundy
Garrett Morris

Garrett Morris

Power & Light Man
David Lunney

David Lunney

Leon - Stage Manager
Michael K. Daly

Michael K. Daly

Sheriff - Antique Store
Byron Morrow

Byron Morrow

Charlie Goldring
James 'Izzy' Whetstine

James 'Izzy' Whetstine

Eddie - Bartender
Jack Krupnick

Jack Krupnick

Man in Chevy
James Aday

James Aday

Richard - Architects' Office
Robin Hickman

Robin Hickman

Singing Salesman
Daniel Mayes

Daniel Mayes

Shoe Salesman
Tom Morrison

Tom Morrison

Shoe Salesman
Jane Van Boskirk

Jane Van Boskirk

Woman in Vets' Office
Jon Dickman

Jon Dickman

Donald - Garage Sale
Bill Ritchie

Bill Ritchie

Festive Young Man - Garage Sale
Robert Canaga

Robert Canaga

Man - Garage Sale
Stan Boyd

Stan Boyd

Card Cronie
Tom Gressler

Tom Gressler

Card Cronie
Pip Miller

Pip Miller

Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)
Ralph Garrett

Ralph Garrett

Security Guard #2
Robert W. Talbot

Robert W. Talbot

Security Guard #3
Harvey Lewis

Harvey Lewis

Process Server
Nanci Westerland

Nanci Westerland

Woman Civilian
Joan Schumacher

Joan Schumacher

Woman Civilian on Stage
Scott Barkhurst

Scott Barkhurst

Man Civilian on Stage
Linda Hall

Linda Hall

Woman Civilian on Stage
Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson

Man Civilian on Stage
Larry Woodruff

Larry Woodruff

Man Civilian on Stage
Colleen Murff

Colleen Murff

Lady at Garage Sale
Jonathan Schwartz

Jonathan Schwartz

Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)
Wendy Shawn

Wendy Shawn

Assistant - Pageant
Cindy Douglas

Cindy Douglas

High School Student
Chris Strong

Chris Strong

Follow spot operator
Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Mama (uncredited)