The Happening (1967)

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

The Happening (1967) poster

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.

Director: Elliot Silverstein
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Frank De Vol
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Philip W. Anderson
Production: Horizon Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

kidnapping, mafia boss, hippy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Happening?
The Happening was directed by Elliot Silverstein.
Who stars in The Happening?
The Happening stars Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis, Robert Walker Jr., Martha Hyer, Faye Dunaway.
How long is The Happening?
The Happening has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Happening?
The Happening is a Comedy, Crime film.
Where was The Happening produced?
The Happening was produced in United States of America.