The Last Tycoon (1976)
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- PG
- 2h 3min
- Drama, Romance
- 19 Nov 1976 (USA)
- Movie
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel is brought to life in this story of a movie producer slowly working himself to death.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert De Niro | ... |
Monroe Stahr
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| Tony Curtis | ... |
Rodriguez
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| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Pat Brady
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| Jeanne Moreau | ... |
Didi
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| Jack Nicholson | ... |
Brimmer
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Boxley
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| Ray Milland | ... |
Fleishacker
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| Dana Andrews | ... |
Red Ridingwood
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| Ingrid Boulting | ... |
Kathleen Moore
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| Peter Strauss | ... |
Wylie
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| Theresa Russell | ... |
Cecilia Brady
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| Tige Andrews | ... |
Popolos
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| Morgan Farley | ... |
Marcus
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| John Carradine | ... |
Tour Guide
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Doctor
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Diane Shalet | ... |
Stahr's Secretary
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| Seymour Cassel | ... |
Seal Trainer
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| Anjelica Huston | ... |
Edna
(as Angelica Huston)
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Brady's Secretary
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| Sharon Masters | ... |
Brady's Secretary
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| Eric Christmas | ... |
Norman
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Leslie Curtis | ... |
Esther Rodriguez
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| Lloyd Kino | ... |
Kino
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| Brendan Burns | ... |
Assistant Editor
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Carrie Miller | ... |
Lady in Restaurant
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Peggy Feury | ... |
Hairdresser
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Betsy Jones-Moreland | ... |
Lady Writer
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Patricia Singer | ... |
Girl on Beach
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| Rutanya Alda | ... |
Monroe Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)
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Don Ames | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Shirley Anthony | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Jack Berle | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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| Don Brodie | ... |
Extra on Set (uncredited)
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| Nick Cairis | ... |
Man at Front Table (uncredited)
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Dick Cherney | ... |
Man in Office (uncredited)
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Robert Cole | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Peter Eastman | ... |
Man at Premiere (uncredited)
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| Pamela Guest | ... |
Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)
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| Jester Hairston | ... |
Waiter in Stahr's Office (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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| Byron Morrow | ... |
Studio Executive (uncredited)
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| Monty O'Grady | ... |
Man in Office (uncredited)
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Arnold Roberts | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
Film Crew Member (uncredited)
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Montana Smoyer | ... |
Disgruntled Lady on Elevator (uncredited)
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| Nico Stevens | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
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| H.M. Wynant | ... |
Man at Dailies (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Elia Kazan | ||
Written by
| F. Scott Fitzgerald | ... | (novel) |
| Harold Pinter | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Sam Spiegel | ... | producer |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Victor J. Kemper | ||
Editing by
| Richard Marks | ||
Casting By
| Jane Feinberg | ||
| Mike Fenton | ||
Production Design by
| Gene Callahan | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack T. Collis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jerry Wunderlich | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Hill Johnstone | ||
| Anthea Sylbert | ||
Makeup Department
| Gary Liddiard | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Lloyd Anderson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary Daigler | ... | second assistant director |
| Daniel McCauley | ... | first assistant director (as Danny McCauley) |
| Ron Wright | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Amsel | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Frank L. Brown | ... | set dressing lead man (uncredited) |
| Gary L. King | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Larry Jost | ... | sound mixer |
| Barbara Fallick Marks | ... | sound editor (as Barbara Marks) |
| Ronald Poore | ... | sound editor |
| Robert M. Reitano | ... | sound editor (as Robert Reitano) |
| Winston Ryder | ... | sound editor |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Henry Millar | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ray De La Motte | ... | first assistant camera |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | gaffer |
| Marcia Reed | ... | still photographer |
| Bob Rose | ... | key grip |
| Robert C. Thomas | ... | camera operator |
| Ronald L. Vargas Jr. | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Joseph Glassman | ... | music editor |
| Maurice Jarre | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Hale Wookey | ... | script supervisor (as Karen Wookey) |
Transportation Department
| Joseph Sullivan | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Harry Clein | ... | unit publicist |
| Daniel McCauley | ... | title designer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1976) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Dear International (1977) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sociedade Importadora de Filmes (SIF) (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Video Classics (1980) (Australia) (video)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1985) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan) (included as one of "the Joan Collins Video Collection")
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- In Video (1985) (Norway) (VHS) (Beta)
- Look Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- VPS Film-Entertainment GmbH (Germany) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Warner Archive Collection (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Les Acacias (2014) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1976) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of India (1978) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Canal+ (1985) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (1985) (Belgium) (tv)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Young film producer, Monroe Stahr, is a rising star in 1930's Hollywood due to his ability to get anything he envisions done even if it means breaking a few rules. The latest film he's working on stars two popular actors, Rodriguez and Didi, and everyone is sure it'll be a smashing hit when it's done. The times are changing however, since the first guilds and unions are being formed in Hollywood, but Stahr is still sticking to his old ways of doing things in spite of that. His main opponent becomes a union organizer, Brimmer, but Stahr finds ways to deal with him as well. However, in his hubris, Stahr crosses one red line too many when he falls for a young troubled engaged woman called Kathleen Moore and neglects Cecilia Brady, the young daughter of studio executive and Stahr's boss, Pat Brady. Pat becomes furious over this as well as Stahr's other misbehavings and makes it his mission to take Stahr down. Due to all the pressure, Stahr's health starts failing as well. The film is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's last novel The Last Tycoon that was never finished. The character of Monroe Stahr is based on Irving Thalberg, the production chief at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) film studio during the late 1920's and 1930's. The character of Pat Brady is based on Louis B. Mayer himself, the legendary co-founder of MGM. |
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| Taglines | He has the power to make anyone's dream come true... except his own. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Mitchum was bemused by Robert De Niro's habit of remaining in character all day, and nicknamed the young Method actor "Kid Monroe". Mitchum also recalled that Ray Milland gave anyone with hair a hard time. See more » |
| Goofs | At Cecilia Brady's place she has photos on her walls of herself with obvious 70s style hairdos and she is posed quite unlike the 1930s. They seem typical of 1970s fashion shoots. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Studio System (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Silent Love See more » |
| Quotes |
Pat Brady:
[after a film screening]
What's Eddie, asleep? Jesus. Goddamn movie even puts the editor to sleep. Assistant Editor: He's not asleep, Mr. Brady. Pat Brady: What do you mean, he's not asleep? Assistant Editor: He's dead, Mr. Brady. Pat Brady: Dead? What do you mean, he's dead! Assistant Editor: He must have died during the... Pat Brady: How can he be dead? We were just watching the rough cut! Jesus, I didn't hear anything. Did you hear anything? Fleishacker: Not a thing. Assistant Editor: Eddie... he probably didn't want to disturb the screening, Mr. Brady. See more » |