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.
Acting
Lange, Saint James, and Curtin's chaotic chemistry is everything.
Production
That ridiculous giant money ball is peak 1980s practical absurdity.
Director
Robert Scheerer
Susan Saint James
Jane
Jane Curtin
Elaine
Jessica Lange
Louise
Richard Benjamin
Albert
Eddie Albert
Max
Cathryn Damon
Natalie
Dabney Coleman
Jack Heintzel
Fred Willard
Robert
Art Metrano
Gas Station Attendant
Ronnie Schell
Bill Pike
Michael Bell
Tom
Sybil Danning
Charlotte
Al Checco
Tim Lundy
Susan Tolsky
Patty
Garrett Morris
Power & Light Man
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the 1980 recession, this captured real working-class rage about stagflation—basically 'Hustlers' for suburban moms with perm rods.
Jessica Lange made this right before her Oscar-winning turn in 'Tootsie' and reportedly took it for the paycheck, which is deeply on-brand for the film's themes.
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Okay, NOW I can see how Kate and Allie were able to afford a 4-bedroom apartment in Greenwich Village.
@MrRibby88 7
First movie I ever saw on HBO circa 1980.
@mehmetokay7073 13
Went to the mall in Eugene, OR where this was filmed. One of my favorite movies as a kid!
@bndkllr2763 9
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