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Roses Are for the Rich (1987)

1987-05-17 · 3h 2m · EN
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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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Michael MillerDirectorJudith Paige MitchellWriter

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Lisa HartmanLisa HartmanAutumn McAvin Norton Corbett OsborneBruce DernBruce DernDouglas OsborneJoe PennyJoe PennyLloyd MurphyRichard MasurRichard MasurEverett CorbettHoward DuffHoward DuffDentonMorgan StevensMorgan StevensBrian OsborneSharon WyattSharon WyattHarriet OsborneJim YoungsJim YoungsLonnie NortonBetty BuckleyBetty BuckleyEllaRita ZoharRita ZoharDaisyPeggy PopePeggy PopeBea OsborneMadison MasonMadison MasonPrentiss Osborne

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What is Roses Are for the Rich about?

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 long is Roses Are for the Rich?

Roses Are for the Rich has a runtime of 182 minutes.