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How to Beat the High Cost of Living (How to Beat the High Co$t of Living) (1980)

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Jane Curtin Jane Curtin
Elaine
Jessica Lange Jessica Lange
Louise
Cathryn Damon Cathryn Damon
Natalie
Dabney Coleman Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
Fred Willard Fred Willard
Robert


Written by
Robert Kaufman Robert Kaufman
(screenplay)


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In order to beat inflation and subsidise their alimony cheques, three suburban housewives plot to steal one million dollars from a large plastic ball displayed in a local shopping centre.
Release date: 11 July 1980
UPC: 027616883513
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