Toy Story 5
2026 · Animation · Family
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Film / 1980
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Directed by
Robert Scheerer
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Susan Saint JamesJane
Jane CurtinElaine
Jessica LangeLouise
Richard BenjaminAlbert
Eddie AlbertMax
Cathryn DamonNatalie
Dabney ColemanJack Heintzel
Fred WillardRobert
Art MetranoGas Station Attendant
Ronnie SchellBill Pike
Michael BellTom
Sybil DanningCharlotte
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Al CheccoTim Lundy
Susan TolskyPatty
Garrett MorrisPower & Light Man
David LunneyLeon - Stage Manager
Michael K. DalySheriff - Antique Store
Byron MorrowCharlie Goldring
James 'Izzy' WhetstineEddie - Bartender
Jack KrupnickMan in Chevy
James AdayRichard - Architects' Office
Wesley BaldwinBilly
Sarah LeonardLaurie
Allan WarnickSteve
Robin HickmanSinging Salesman
Daniel MayesShoe Salesman
Tom MorrisonShoe Salesman
Jane Van BoskirkWoman in Vets' Office
Jon DickmanDonald - Garage Sale
Bill RitchieFestive Young Man - Garage Sale
Robert CanagaMan - Garage Sale
Stan BoydCard Cronie
Jerry ZinnamonCard Cronie
Tom GresslerCard Cronie
Pip MillerSecurity Guard #1 (as Philip Miller)
Ralph GarrettSecurity Guard #2
Robert W. TalbotSecurity Guard #3
Harvey LewisProcess Server
Nanci WesterlandWoman Civilian
Joan SchumacherWoman Civilian on Stage
Scott BarkhurstMan Civilian on Stage
Linda HallWoman Civilian on Stage
Craig JacksonMan Civilian on Stage
Larry WoodruffMan Civilian on Stage
Colleen MurffLady at Garage Sale
Jonathan SchwartzShoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz)
Wendy ShawnAssistant - Pageant
Cindy DouglasHigh School Student
Chris StrongFollow spot operator
Carmen ZapataMama (uncredited)
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