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Luxury, lust, and suspicion collide at a sun-soaked Greek resort when a young tycoon becomes the prime suspect.

THE YOUNG TYCOON

Sexy women - Big money - Deadly games

1978 · 1h 40m · NR · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Tina is fascinated during her vacation with young shipowner Pavlos Dellis, who actually spends his time only with prostitutes, and arranges to get in his bed. When a prostitute is found dead, things get complicated.

Quick Answer

What is The Young Tycoon about?

The Young Tycoon is a 1978 Greek crime thriller directed by Omiros Efstratiadis about a young shipowner whose indulgence in high-class call girls turns dangerous when a woman is found dead and suspicion falls on him.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your thrillers sun-drenched and laced with softcore scandal, The Young Tycoon delivers—complete with shipowners, model agencies, and an abundance of risqué 1970s flair. It’s a Greek crime delight where murder and seduction go hand in hand.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Paul Dellis, a young and self-made shipowner, lives a life of indulgence at a luxurious Greek resort, preferring the company of high-class call girls over any other pursuits. His social circle includes Werner, a photographer and model agency owner, and Werner's girlfriend, Samantha, who supply the women. Tina, a wealthy and intrigued vacationer, arranges to get close to Paul by taking Samantha’s place. When Samantha is discovered dead and Tina vanishes, suspicion quickly centers on Paul, setting off a tense chain of events. The film blends elements of eroticism, crime, and intrigue, immersing viewers in a world of opulence, desire, and escalating danger.

Details & Specs

Director
Omiros Efstratiadis
Writer
Giannis Sklavos
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
The Escort Agency Surrogate, Sweet Sexual Awakening, Anomala thilyka, Neaniko sex, To fotomodelo, Exhibition Strike, The Naked Model Killing, Gymno fotomodelo, Ανώμαλα θηλυκά, Το φωτομοντέλο, The Young Tycoon, Γυμνό φωτομοντέλο, Original title: Gymno fotomodelo

Why Cult

Luxurious Greek Resort Setting

The film unfolds in a sun-soaked, opulent resort, serving up Mediterranean glamour and intrigue in equal measure.

Erotic 1970s Vibe

Expect a heady mix of softcore eroticism and crime, with plenty of nudity and sensual escapades true to its era.

Model Agency Con Game

Photographers and models are more than they seem, pulling the strings in a dangerous game of sex, money, and murder.

Suspect Shipowner

A young shipowner’s high-rolling lifestyle lands him at the center of a murder investigation, with all eyes watching.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

A prostitute is found dead

Threat

Suspicion and murder investigation

Effect

A young tycoon becomes the main suspect

Setting

Luxurious Greek resort

Questions from the Vault

When was The Young Tycoon released? +

The Young Tycoon was released in 1978.

Who directed The Young Tycoon? +

The Young Tycoon was directed by Omiros Efstratiadis.

How long is The Young Tycoon? +

The Young Tycoon has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is The Young Tycoon? +

The Young Tycoon is a crime and thriller film.

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