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How to Beat the High Co$t of Living (1980)Oregon, 1980: Jane, Elaine and Louise are all feeling the effects of inflation and cannot afford, as the title states, the high cost of living. Jane cannot afford a babysitter or get ... See full summary » Director:Robert Scheerer |
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Natalie
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Jack Heintzel
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Robert
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Bill Pike
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Charlotte
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Tim Lundy
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Patty
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Oregon, 1980: Jane, Elaine and Louise are all feeling the effects of inflation and cannot afford, as the title states, the high cost of living. Jane cannot afford a babysitter or get married and if she wants privacy with her boyfriend, she has to sleep in the car. Even worse, her war veteran father comes to live with her to turn her life upside down. Louise lives a happy life with her veterinarian husband, Albert. She runs an antique shop on the side, but since it doesn't take in any profit, the IRS considers it a hobby. She needs to come up with the money to keep it going, or she will be trouble with the IRS. Elaine's husband has left her for another woman and without any money. She is in a constant struggle with banks, power companies, and gas stations. She needs money to get by and also catches the eye of police officer Jack. The local mall is having a contest that features a giant money ball that states it will help fight the inflation. Elaine comes up with a plan to steal the ... Written by Pat McCurry
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21 August 1981 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
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Louise: And the last thing he said was "Look honey, I've got these two great seats for the theater tonight."
Albert: Jesus, why did I have to bring up Lincoln?
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A crew member is visible in a car bumper at the start of the garage sale scene. See more »Quotes
Albert: [quoting Abraham Lincoln] You know what he said, "With malice toward none and charity to all."Louise: And the last thing he said was "Look honey, I've got these two great seats for the theater tonight."
Albert: Jesus, why did I have to bring up Lincoln?
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I was not alive when this movie was made but i LOVED IT!! I admit, it was "old acting" but they casted great women for the lead rolls. They REALLY under rated it though. My friends agree with me b/c of "Jane Curtin's" striptease. Susan's characters was not as good as Jane Curtin and Jessica Lange's. Susans character was very ditsy most of the time. WHO brings their kids to a robbery!!!!! Jessica Lange's character was the smart one and Jane Curtin's Charator was clever. I recommend this movie to people who can deal with chick flicks. Its not very chick flicky but a lot of it was about romance. The beginning was boring but it got better as it got into it. You should really rent this movie!