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Roses Are for the Rich

1987

182 minutes

DramaTV Movie

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.

Top Cast

Lisa Hartman headshot

Lisa Hartman

Autumn McAvin Norton Corbett Osborne

Bruce Dern headshot

Bruce Dern

Douglas Osborne

Joe Penny headshot

Joe Penny

Lloyd Murphy

Richard Masur headshot

Richard Masur

Everett Corbett

Howard Duff headshot

Howard Duff

Denton

Morgan Stevens headshot

Morgan Stevens

Brian Osborne

Sharon Wyatt headshot

Sharon Wyatt

Harriet Osborne

Jim Youngs headshot

Jim Youngs

Lonnie Norton

Betty Buckley headshot

Betty Buckley

Ella

Rita Zohar headshot

Rita Zohar

Daisy

Peggy Pope headshot

Peggy Pope

Bea Osborne

Madison Mason headshot

Madison Mason

Prentiss Osborne