The Happening(1967)
Four young swingers out for kicks... and suddenly they've got terror by the tail!
The Happening 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.
The Happening (1967) is a comedy and crime film directed by Elliot Silverstein, released on May 17, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis and Robert Walker Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliot Silverstein
- Writers:
- Ronald Austin, James D. Buchanan, James D. Buchanan
- Producers:
- Sam Spiegel, Jud Kinberg
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Frank De Vol
- Production:
- Horizon Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Happening (1967) Trailer
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The Happening Cast & Crew
Main 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
James Randolph Kuhl
as Arnold Delmonico
Clifton James
as O'Reilly
Luke Askew
as Second Motorcycle Officer
Key crew
Directed by Elliot Silverstein, written by Ronald Austin, James D. Buchanan and James D. Buchanan, produced by Sam Spiegel and Jud Kinberg.
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The Happening Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Happening – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happening online?
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The Happening (1967) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Happening?
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The main cast of The Happening (1967) includes Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis, Robert Walker Jr. and Martha Hyer. The film was directed by Elliot Silverstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happening released?
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The Happening was released on May 17, 1967 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Happening worth watching?
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The Happening (1967) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Happening?
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Yes. The official The Happening trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.