How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

Name: How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1980
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Jessica Lange, Richard Benjamin, Eddie Albert

1h 45m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

Three suburban housewives, struggling with the burden of inflation and alimony payments, hatch a daring plan to steal $1 million from a giant plastic ball at the local shopping mall. United by their financial woes, they devise a scheme that blends humor and desperation, aiming to turn their dire circumstances into a life-changing heist. As their plan unfolds, the trio navigates unexpected challenges, showcasing their resilience and camaraderie in the face of adversity. Their quirky yet bold heist highlights the lengths to which people will go to reclaim their financial stability.

Cast

Susan Saint James Jane Curtin Jessica Lange Richard Benjamin Eddie Albert Cathryn Damon Dabney Coleman Fred Willard Art Metrano Ronnie Schell Michael Bell Sybil Danning Al Checco Susan Tolsky Garrett Morris