Series · 1987–1987Ended

Roses Are for the Rich

Name: Roses Are for the Rich
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-05-17
Cast: Lisa Hartman, Bruce Dern, Britton Elliott, Joe Penny, Richard Masur

1 season·2 episodes·90 min avg.

Roses Are for the Rich is a 1987 American two-part, four-hour made-for-television drama miniseries starring Lisa Hartman, Bruce Dern, Joe Penny, Richard Masur and Howard Duff. 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.

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May 17, 1987

Part 1 of a two-part miniseries based on the 1986 novel Roses Are for the Rich by Jonell Lawson. It was originally broadcast on CBS on May 17 and 19, 1987.

Episode 2

May 19, 1987

Part 2 of a two-part miniseries based on the 1986 novel Roses Are for the Rich by Jonell Lawson. It was originally broadcast on CBS on May 17 and 19, 1987.