Roses Are for the Rich
Series Overview
Roses Are for the Rich is a 1987 American two-part, four-hour made-for-television drama miniseries starring Lisa Hartman, Bruce Dern, Joe Penny, Richard Masur and Howard Duff. In a small town in Appalachia, Autumn's young husband is killed in a suspicious mine explosion. She vows vengeance on mine owner Douglas Osborne and dedicates her life to destroying him, even at the cost of her own happiness. When her attempts at financial ruin fail, she manipulates Osborne into marriage by claiming she is carrying his child. After Osborne dies from cyanide poisoning, Autumn is arrested for his murder, but she professes her innocence.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Sun, May 17, 1987
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Part 2 of a two-part miniseries based on the 1986 novel Roses Are for the Rich by Jonell Lawson. It was originally broadcast on CBS on May 17 and 19, 1987.
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Cast & Creators
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Lisa Hartman
Autumn McAvin Norton Corbett Osborne
Bruce Dern
Douglas Osborne
Britton Elliott
Young Autumn
Joe Penny
Lloyd Murphy
Richard Masur
Everett Corbett
Howard Duff
Denton
Morgan Stevens
Brian Osborne
Jim Youngs
Lonnie Norton
Betty Buckley
Ella
Rita Zohar
Daisy
Anne Haney
Aunt Molly
Peggy Pope
Bea Osborne
Madison Mason
Prentiss Osborne
Robert Picardo
Durant
Kate Mulgrew
Kendall Murphy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Miller
Jonell Lawson, Judith Paige Mitchell
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Michael Miller
Director
Jonell Lawson
Writer
Judith Paige Mitchell
Writer
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What is Roses Are for the Rich about?
Roses Are for the Rich is a 1987 American two-part, four-hour made-for-television drama miniseries starring Lisa Hartman, Bruce Dern, Joe Penny, Richard Masur and Howard Duff. In a small town in Appalachia, Autumn's young husband is killed in a suspicious mine explosion. She vows vengeance on mine owner Douglas Osborne and dedicates her life to destroying him, even at the cost of her own happiness. When her attempts at financial ruin fail, she manipulates Osborne into marriage by claiming she is carrying his child. After Osborne dies from cyanide poisoning, Autumn is arrested for his murder, but she professes her innocence.
How many seasons does Roses Are for the Rich have?
Roses Are for the Rich comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Roses Are for the Rich?
Key cast members in Roses Are for the Rich include Lisa Hartman, Bruce Dern, Britton Elliott, Joe Penny, Richard Masur.
Who created or directed Roses Are for the Rich?
Roses Are for the Rich was developed and directed by Michael Miller.