Tycoon (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1947, Tycoon is an action, drama and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 128 minutes. “Breath-taking Adventure !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Tycoon stars John Wayne as Johnny Munroe, Laraine Day as Maura Alexander Munroe, Cedric Hardwicke as Frederick Alexander (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)v and Judith Anderson as Miss Ellen Braithwaite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tycoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tycoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tycoon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tycoon (1947)?
- In US, Tycoon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tycoon worth watching?
- Tycoon holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tycoon?
- Tycoon stars John Wayne, Laraine Day, Cedric Hardwicke, Judith Anderson and Anthony Quinn.
- When was Tycoon released?
- Tycoon was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.