Movie

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.”

★ 5.2(33)19801h 45m

Comedy

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Good to know

Director: Robert Scheerer
Release date: 1980-07-11
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Stage III Productions

How to Beat the High Cost of Living — trailer

About How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living is a 1980 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Robert Scheerer, starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin and Jessica Lange. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

moneymallhigh cost of living

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Beat the High Cost of Living in South Korea?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Korea. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How to Beat the High Cost of Living on Netflix?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living is not on Netflix in South Korea right now.

How long is How to Beat the High Cost of Living?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in How to Beat the High Cost of Living?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living stars Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Jessica Lange, Richard Benjamin and Eddie Albert.

When did How to Beat the High Cost of Living come out?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Scheerer.

What genre is How to Beat the High Cost of Living?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living is Comedy film.

Who directed How to Beat the High Cost of Living?+

How to Beat the High Cost of Living was directed by Robert Scheerer.