The Happening
“Four young swingers out for kicks... and suddenly they've got terror by the tail!”
Synopsis
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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Trailer for the Movie: The Happening (1967)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-17
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Roc Delmonico
Michael Parks
Sureshot
George Maharis
Taurus
Robert Walker Jr.
Herby
Martha Hyer
Monica Delmonico
Faye Dunaway
Sandy
Milton Berle
Fred
Oskar Homolka
Sam
Jack Kruschen
Inspector
James Randolph Kuhl
Arnold Delmonico
Clifton James
O'Reilly
Luke Askew
Second Motorcycle Officer
Eugene Roche
First Motorcycle Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliot Silverstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Austin, James D. Buchanan, Frank Pierson
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- The Happening
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliot Silverstein
Ronald Austin, James D. Buchanan, Frank Pierson
Frank De Vol
Philip H. Lathrop
Philip W. Anderson
Sam Spiegel, Jud Kinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Austin
Screenplay
James D. Buchanan
Screenplay
Elliot Silverstein
Director
Frank Pierson
Screenplay
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
Richard Day
Production Design
Gene Coffin
Costume Design
Jud Kinberg
Producer
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happening
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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.
Who directed The Happening?
The Happening was directed by Elliot Silverstein.
Who stars in The Happening?
The principal cast of The Happening includes Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis, Robert Walker Jr., Martha Hyer.
When was The Happening released and how long is it?
The Happening was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happening was composed by Frank De Vol.