Roses Are for the Rich (1987)

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Roses Are for the Rich on IMDb 6.9/10 133 votes

Released:
1987-05-17

Overview:
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.

Director:
Michael Miller

Runtime:
3h 2min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Lisa Hartman
    as
    Autumn McAvin Norton Corbett Osborne
  • Bruce Dern
    as
    Douglas Osborne
  • Joe Penny
    as
    Lloyd Murphy
  • Richard Masur
    as
    Everett Corbett
  • Howard Duff
    as
    Denton