The most fantastic $3,000,000 caper that ever happened! The writing & directing team behind Cat Ballou (Frank Pierson and Elliot Silverstein, respectively) reunite for a hilarious comedy about a kidnapping turned upside down. When a bunch of beach bums (including George Maharis and Michael Parks) hold a retired Mafia kingpin (Anthony Quinn) ransom, they quickly learn that no one’s willing to pay up, which only enrages the Mafioso more. Now Quinn’s taking charge of his own abduction and he’s gonna teach these boys a thing or two about a life in crime in order to raise the cash that he thinks he’s worth. Featuring hip, jazzy dialog and a swinging theme song from The Supremes, plus a great cast and gorgeous Miami scenery, The Happening is a colorful counterculture comedy packed with laughs!
Ariel Schudson discusses The Happening on the New Beverly blog.
