Movie poster for How to Beat the High Cost of Living
TMDb Rating
5.0/10

29 verified votes

How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

Comedy
105 min

"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."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Robert Scheerer

Top Cast

Susan Saint JamesJane CurtinJessica LangeRichard BenjaminEddie Albert

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