The Happening (1967)
The Happening is a 1967 comedy movie directed by Elliot Silverstein, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks and George Maharis.
A group of young drifters kidnap wealthy businessman Roc Delmonico just for kicks. They keep him captive, demanding a ransom for his safe release. However there is no one - wife, Mafia associates or mother - willing to part with the $200,000 ransom. Demonico is dismayed that no one appears unduly concerned about his fate and joins forces with the kidnappers to plot his revenge, blackmailing his once nearest and dearest into parting with $3,000,000 in hush money.
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What is The Happening about?
A group of young drifters kidnap wealthy businessman Roc Delmonico just for kicks. They keep him captive, demanding a ransom for his safe release. However there is no one - wife, Mafia associates or mother - willing to part with the $200,000 ransom. Demonico is dismayed that no one appears unduly concerned about his fate and joins forces with the kidnappers to plot his revenge, blackmailing his once nearest and dearest into parting with $3,000,000 in hush money.
When was The Happening released?
The Happening was released on 17 May 1967.
How long is The Happening?
The Happening runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Happening?
The Happening was directed by Elliot Silverstein.
Cast
- Anthony Quinn as Roc Delmonico
- Michael Parks as Sureshot
- George Maharis as Taurus
- Robert Walker Jr. as Herby
- Martha Hyer as Monica Delmonico
- Faye Dunaway as Sandy
- Milton Berle as Fred
- Oskar Homolka as Sam
- Jack Kruschen as Inspector
- James Randolph Kuhl as Arnold Delmonico
- Clifton James as O'Reilly
- Luke Askew as Second Motorcycle Officer