The Happening (1967 film)

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The Happening
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Elliot Silverstein
Screenplay by	Frank R. Pierson James D. Buchanan Ronald Austin
Story by	James D. Buchanan Ronald Austin
Produced by	Jud Kinberg Sam Spiegel
Starring	Anthony Quinn Michael Parks George Maharis Robert Walker Jr. Martha Hyer Faye Dunaway
Cinematography	Philip H. Lathrop Howard Winner
Edited by	Philip W. Anderson
Music by	Frank De Vol
Production company	Horizon Pictures
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	March 22, 1967 (1967-03-22)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Happening is a 1967 American crime comedy film directed by Elliot Silverstein, and starring Anthony Quinn, Michael Parks, George Maharis, Robert Walker Jr., Martha Hyer, and Faye Dunaway. It tells the story of four hippies, who kidnap a retired Mafia mob boss, holding him for ransom.