The Greek Tycoon
“She was the most famous woman in the world. He was a peasant, a pirate, a shark. What he couldn't buy with money he stole with charm.”
Synopsis
A lusty Greek shipping magnate courts the widow of an assassinated U.S. president.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Greek Tycoon (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-18
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Theo Tomasis
Jacqueline Bisset
Liz Cassidy
Raf Vallone
Spyros Tomasis
Edward Albert
Nico Tamasis
James Franciscus
President James Cassidy
Camilla Sparv
Simi Tomasis
Marilù Tolo
Sophia Matalas
Charles Durning
Michael Russell
Luciana Paluzzi
Paola Scotti
Robin Clarke
John Cassidy
Kathryn Leigh Scott
Nancy Cassidy
Roland Culver
Robert Keith
Tony Jay
Doctor
John Bennett
Servant
Katherine Schofield
Helena
Joan Benham
Lady Allison
Linda Thorson
Angela
Guy Deghy
Tablir
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$7.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Morton S. Fine
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers, John Kongos
- Original Title
- The Greek Tycoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, ABKCO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Morton S. Fine, Win Wells, Nico Mastorakis
Stanley Myers, John Kongos
Anthony B. Richmond
Alan Strachan
Allen Klein, Mort Abrahams, Ely A. Landau, Laurence Myers, Howard E. Koch
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Allen Klein
Producer
Alan Strachan
Editor
Ely A. Landau
Producer
Laurence Myers
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Morton S. Fine
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greek Tycoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Greek Tycoon about?
A lusty Greek shipping magnate courts the widow of an assassinated U.S. president.
Who directed The Greek Tycoon?
The Greek Tycoon was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The Greek Tycoon?
The principal cast of The Greek Tycoon includes Anthony Quinn, Jacqueline Bisset, Raf Vallone, Edward Albert, James Franciscus.
When was The Greek Tycoon released and how long is it?
The Greek Tycoon was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Greek Tycoon?
The Greek Tycoon had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Greek Tycoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greek Tycoon was composed by Stanley Myers, John Kongos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greek Tycoon?
The Greek Tycoon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).