Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
Synopsis
Biography of the life of Aristotle Onassis, a Greek who rose to become one of the world's most wealthiest men, detailing his rise to power and unhappy marriages.
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Raúl Juliá
Aristotle Onassis
Jane Seymour
Maria Callas
Anthony Quinn
Socrates Onassis
Francesca Annis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Lorenzo Quinn
Alexander Onassis
Elias Koteas
Young Aristotle Onassis
Beatie Edney
Tina
Anthony Zerbe
Livanos
John Kapelos
Costas Gratsos
Richard Chaves
Turkish Officer
Simón Andreu
Examining Officer
Silvia Tortosa
Claudia Muzio
Geoffrey Hutchings
Meneghini
Dimitra Arliss
Artemis
Harriet Bagnall
Christina Onassis
Shanit Keter
Young Artemis
James F. Kelly
Bobby Kennedy
Joris Stuyck
Teddy Kennedy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler
Billy Goldenberg
Alan Doberman
David Saxon
Alfred R. Kelman, Frank Konigsberg, Laurence Myers, Larry Sanitsky
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Jacqueline Feather
Writer
David Seidler
Writer
Alfred R. Kelman
Producer
Laurence Myers
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Alan Doberman
Director of Photography
David Saxon
Editor
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
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What is Onassis: The Richest Man in the World about?
Biography of the life of Aristotle Onassis, a Greek who rose to become one of the world's most wealthiest men, detailing his rise to power and unhappy marriages.
Who directed Onassis: The Richest Man in the World?
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Onassis: The Richest Man in the World?
The principal cast of Onassis: The Richest Man in the World includes Raúl Juliá, Jane Seymour, Anthony Quinn, Francesca Annis, Lorenzo Quinn.
When was Onassis: The Richest Man in the World released and how long is it?
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Onassis: The Richest Man in the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Onassis: The Richest Man in the World was composed by Billy Goldenberg.