What is Tycoon?
Tycoon is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 6, 2002
- Studios
- Etalon-Film, CTB Film Company, ARTE
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
Tycoon is a film first released in 2002. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A university idealist becomes Russia’s wealthiest man, at the cost of his friends.”
- Explores post‑Soviet capitalism through a personal rise‑and‑fall story
- Combines drama, action, and thriller elements
- Lengthy runtime may feel slow for some viewers
- Depicts bleak moral choices that can be unsettling
Watch it if you’re interested in gritty portrayals of Russia’s transition to capitalism.
The film’s violent and morally dark themes make it suitable for mature audiences.
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What time periods does the film cover?
It begins during the Gorbachev years and jumps twenty years ahead to contemporary Russia.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Platon Makovski, a former university student who becomes the richest man in Russia.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, action, thriller, and crime.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and eight minutes.
Is the content appropriate for all viewers?
The film contains violent and morally dark material, so it is intended for mature audiences.