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Art Metrano, Dabney Coleman, Eddie Albert, Fred Willard, Garrett Morris ... see more see more... , Jane Curtin , Jessica Lange , Richard Benjamin , Ronnie Schell , Susan Saint James , Sybil Danning

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 strug... read more read more...gling 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!

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Robert Scheerer

Release Date: December 31, 1980

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DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003

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  • ajv2688
    January 10, 2011
    ajv2688
    A great movie with a great cast and a great story. This is a hilarious comedy, and I really liked it, and recommend seeing it.
  • ileo
    December 23, 2008
    ileo
    Simply brilliant!
  • thesouthernlady
    January 18, 2011
    thesouthernlady
    It was a real cute movie. There was a few good quotes in the movie. It's reminds me of Mad Money, but an older.

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  • SUSAN ST. JAMES and JANE CURTAIN starred in the t.v. show KATE & ALLIE, but what movie did they do together before the show?  Answer »
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