Tycoon
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Synopsis
Engineer Johnny Munroe is enlisted to build a railroad tunnel through a mountain to reach mines. His task is complicated, and his ethics are compromised, when he falls in love with his boss's daughter
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Johnny Munroe
Laraine Day
Maura Alexander Munroe
Cedric Hardwicke
Frederick Alexander (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)v
Judith Anderson
Miss Ellen Braithwaite
Anthony Quinn
Ricky Vegas
James Gleason
Pop Mathews
Grant Withers
Fog
Paul Fix
Joe
Fernando Alvarado
Chico
Harry Woods
Holden
Michael Harvey
Curly
Charles Trowbridge
Señor Tobar
Martín Garralaga
Chavez
Blanca Vischer
Young Woman (uncredited)
Max Wagner
Brick Sullivan
Foreman with Holden at Fiesta (uncredited)
Jan Sterling
Dancer at Fiesta (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
Priest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase, John Twist
- Original Title
- Tycoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Borden Chase, John Twist, C.E. Scoggins
W. Howard Greene, Harry J. Wild
Frank Doyle
Stephen Ames
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
John Twist
Screenplay
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Stephen Ames
Producer
Frank Doyle
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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John Wayne Film Collection
A chronological collection of films featuring John Wayne, spanning his early uncredited appearances and B-westerns through his major Hollywood roles and final film, The Shootist. Includes credited and verified uncredited acting appearances, while excluding television appearances, archival-footage documentaries, and films in which Wayne served only as a producer or director.
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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?
Engineer Johnny Munroe is enlisted to build a railroad tunnel through a mountain to reach mines. His task is complicated, and his ethics are compromised, when he falls in love with his boss's daughter
Who directed Tycoon?
Tycoon was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Tycoon?
The principal cast of Tycoon includes John Wayne, Laraine Day, Cedric Hardwicke, Judith Anderson, Anthony Quinn.
When was Tycoon released and how long is it?
Tycoon was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Is Tycoon based on a book or true story?
Tycoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C.E. Scoggins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tycoon?
Tycoon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).