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The Happening

19671h 41mElliot Silverstein
IMDb 5.2

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"Four young swingers out for kicks... and suddenly they've got terror by the tail!"

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.

ComedyCrime
KidnappingMafia BossHippy

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What is The Happening (1967) 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…

Who stars in The Happening?

The Happening stars Anthony Quinn (Roc Delmonico), Michael Parks (Sureshot), George Maharis (Taurus), Robert Walker Jr. (Herby), Martha Hyer (Monica Delmonico). The film was directed by Elliot Silverstein.

How long is The Happening?

The Happening has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1967.

Is The Happening worth watching?

The Happening holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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