How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)

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Jane Curtin and Susan St. James (co-stars on TV's "Kate and Allie") share star billing with Jessica Lange in this comedy about three women who need cash -- fast. Jane (St. James) is divorced and struggling to raise her children; Elaine's (Curtin) husband left with all their assets except the house… More Jane Curtin and Susan St. James (co-stars on TV's "Kate and Allie") share star billing with Jessica Lange in this comedy about three women who need cash -- fast. Jane (St. James) is divorced and struggling to raise her children; Elaine's (Curtin) husband left with all their assets except the house and car; and Louise's (Lange) antiques store is about to go bust. They hit on a scheme to rob the local shopping mall -- a place they know quite well!