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1980 | DIRECTED BY ROBERT SCHEERER

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Movie Stats
Year
1980
Runtime
 105 minutes (1 hr 45 mins)
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First viewed:
12th Dec 2021
Last viewed:
4th Jan 2026
Total views:
27
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
11th July 1980
45 years 6 months 4 days ago
Finland release date
 Finland
21st August 1981
44 years 4 months 25 days ago
Turkey release date
 Turkey
1st January 1982
44 years 14 days ago
Portugal release date
 Portugal
22nd January 1982
43 years 11 months 24 days ago
Uruguay release date
 Uruguay
11th August 1983
42 years 5 months 4 days ago
Box Office Breakdown
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Directed by
robert scheerer
Starring
Jane
Elaine
Louise
Albert
Max
Natalie
Jack Heintzel
Robert
Gas Station Attendant
Bill Pike
Tom
Charlotte
Tim Lundy
Patty
Power & Light Man
Leon - Stage Manager
Sheriff - Antique Store
Charlie Goldring
Eddie - Bartender
Man in Chevy
Richard - Architects' Office
Billy
Laurie
Steve
Singing Salesman
Shoe Salesman
Shoe Salesman
Woman in Vets' Office
Donald - Garage Sale
Festive Young Man - Garage Sale
Man - Garage Sale
Card Cronie
Card Cronie
Card Cronie
Security Guard #1
Security Guard #2
Security Guard #3
Process Server
Woman Civilian
Woman Civilian on Stage
Man Civilian on Stage
Woman Civilian on Stage
Man Civilian on Stage
Man Civilian on Stage
Lady at Garage Sale
Shoe Salesman
Assistant - Pageant
High School Student
Follow spot operator
Batter - Altercation Between Umpire and Parent
Harriet
Electrician
Mama
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1980-07-11
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Top Grossing Movie Chart Position
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32750
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
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