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How to Beat the High Cost of Living
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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

1980
Directed byRobert Scheerer
1h 45m

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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Susan Saint JamesJaneJane CurtinElaineJessica LangeLouise
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GENRES
Comedy
STATUSReleased
RATING
5.0

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