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How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Suburban homemakers concoct a daring heist to steal $1 million from a mall display, fueled by the need to overcome financial struggles and make ends meet.

In 1980s Oregon, three friends, Jane, Elaine, and Louise, are struggling to make ends meet due to inflation. Jane faces financial constraints, including the inability to afford a babysitter or marriage, while her war veteran father moves in. Louise's antique shop is deemed a hobby by the IRS, putting her business at risk. Meanwhile, Elaine's husband leaves her for another woman, leaving her penniless. The trio concocts a plan to steal money from a giant ball at the local mall, which promises to combat inflation. However, their scheme is plagued by a series of mishaps.

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Info about How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Studio(s): Stage III Productions, American International Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jul 11, 1980

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Crime