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Haunts of the Very Rich (1972): Cast & Plot

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Haunts of the Very Rich is a 1972 mystery horror film directed by Paul Wendkos, starring Moses Gunn as Seacrist, Lloyd Bridges and Cloris Leachman. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Haunts of the Very Rich (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Paul Wendkos
Genres
Horror , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Haunts of the Very Rich About?

The premise of Haunts of the Very Rich without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An eclectic group of affluent but deeply troubled individuals escapes to a secluded island resort, hoping for leisure. A sudden, life‑threatening incident forces each of them to confront their hidden anxieties, sparking an intense introspection about the meaning of their privileged lives and the purpose of their existence.

Haunts of the Very Rich Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • abc movie of the week
  • castle thunder
  • death
  • island
  • makeover
  • afterlife
  • telephone call
  • lie
  • stewardess
  • water shortage
  • running away
+34 more
  • priest
  • power failure
  • palms
  • may day
  • holding hands
  • dashed hopes
  • cigarette smoking
  • chandelier
  • brochure
  • thunderstorm
  • texas
  • texan
  • suicide
  • snake
  • wrist slitting
  • seashell
  • radio
  • quarrel
  • pianist
  • murex
  • murder
  • motorboat
  • locked room
  • liquor
  • lightning
  • dead fish
  • dancing
  • canned food
  • businessman
  • bourbon
  • airplane
  • airplane accident
  • adultery
  • remake
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Cast & crew

Haunts of the Very Rich Cast & Characters

Moses Gunn leads the cast as Seacrist, with Lloyd Bridges as Dave Woodrough and Cloris Leachman as Ellen Blunt. Directed by Paul Wendkos; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Paul Wendkos

More films directed by Paul Wendkos, best-rated first: The Mephisto Waltz, A Match Made in Heaven, Message from Nam and Guilty Until Proven Innocent.

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Plot

Haunts of the Very Rich Plot Summary

What happens in Haunts of the Very Rich from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A group of wealthy tourists and businesspeople flock to a mysterious tropical retreat, the Portals of Eden, hosted by Moses Gunn as Seacrist. There, they spend their days lounging in luxury and enjoying pampered comforts, savoring the sense of paradise that the resort promises.

Full summary

The whole story of Haunts of the Very Rich, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Haunts of the Very Rich?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the host of the Portals of Eden resort?

Details

Haunts of the Very Rich Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Vacaciones de terror” and “Au-delà de la fortune”.

Also known as
  • Vacaciones de terror
  • Au-delà de la fortune
  • Αντιμέτωποι με τον θάνατο
  • Paradis eller helvete
  • Cehennem yolcuları

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Haunts of the Very Rich FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Haunts of the Very Rich, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Haunts of the Very Rich?

Haunts of the Very Rich runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Haunts of the Very Rich released?

Haunts of the Very Rich was released on September 20, 1972.

Who directed Haunts of the Very Rich?

Haunts of the Very Rich was directed by Paul Wendkos.

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Who is in the cast of Haunts of the Very Rich?

Haunts of the Very Rich stars Moses Gunn as Seacrist, Lloyd Bridges as Dave Woodrough and Cloris Leachman as Ellen Blunt, among 14 credited actors.

Does Haunts of the Very Rich have a post-credit scene?

No. Haunts of the Very Rich has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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