Roses Are for the Rich (1987)

6.3/10 • 182 min • Drama TV 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.

Cast

Lisa Hartman

Autumn McAvin Norton Corbett Osborne

Bruce Dern

Douglas Osborne

Joe Penny

Richard Masur

Everett Corbett

Howard Duff

Morgan Stevens

Sharon Wyatt

Harriet Osborne

Jim Youngs

Betty Buckley

Rita Zohar

Peggy Pope

Madison Mason

Prentiss Osborne

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