

Tycoon
Олигарх
Synopsis
During the Gorbachev years, Platon Makovski and his four buddies are university students who jump on the private capitalism movement. Fast-forward 20 years, Platon finds himself the richest man in Russia, having sacrificed his friends to get to the top. But with this cynical rise, comes a brutal fall.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Русский трейлер фильма "Олигарх" (2002)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vladimir Mashkov
Platon Makovskiy
Mariya Mironova
Mariya
Andrey Krasko
Shmakov
Aleksandr Baluev
Koretskiy
Vladimir Steklov
Belenkiy
Marat Basharov
Koshkin
Levan Uchaneishvili
Larri
Valentin Varetskii
Member of the Security Counsil
Mikhail Vasserbaum
Mark
Vladimir Golovin
Akhmet
Vladimir Gusev
Lomov
Vladimir Kashpur
Ship Captain
Natalya Kolyakanova
Nina
Sergey Yushkevich
Viktor
Aleksandr Samoylenko
Musa
Vladimir Salnikov
Father Grisha
Konstantin Berdikov
Glavniy
Aleksandr Borovikov
Akhmet's 1st Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavel Lungin
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuliy Dubov
- Original Score
- Leonid Desyatnikov
- Original Title
- Олигарх
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Etalon-Film, CTB Film Company, ARTE, ARTE France Cinéma, Catherine Dussart Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Gimages, Kominter, Magnat, Network Movie, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Lungin
Yuliy Dubov, Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Pavel Lungin
Leonid Desyatnikov
Alexey Fedorov, Evgeniy Lebedev, Vadim Milioti
Sophie Brunet
Galina Sementsova, Erik Waisberg, Catherine Dussart, Sergei Selyanov
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Borodyanskiy
Writer
Pavel Lungin
Writer
Pavel Lungin
Director
Alexey Fedorov
Director of Photography
Sophie Brunet
Editor
Galina Sementsova
Producer
Erik Waisberg
Producer
Catherine Dussart
Producer
Sergei Selyanov
Producer
Yuliy Dubov
Screenplay
Vladimir Filippov
Production Design
Alina Budnikova
Costume Design
Valeriy Derkach
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tycoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tycoon about?
During the Gorbachev years, Platon Makovski and his four buddies are university students who jump on the private capitalism movement. Fast-forward 20 years, Platon finds himself the richest man in Russia, having sacrificed his friends to get to the top. But with this cynical rise, comes a brutal fall.
Who directed Tycoon?
Tycoon was directed by Pavel Lungin.
Who stars in Tycoon?
The principal cast of Tycoon includes Vladimir Mashkov, Mariya Mironova, Andrey Krasko, Aleksandr Baluev, Vladimir Steklov.
When was Tycoon released and how long is it?
Tycoon was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Tycoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tycoon was composed by Leonid Desyatnikov.
Is Tycoon based on a book or true story?
Tycoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yuliy Dubov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tycoon?
Tycoon holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
