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Onassis: The Richest Man in the World

Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Movie Release: 1988
DVD Release: 04/25/2006
Format: DVD - Color
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 58 mins
Studio: Direct Source
Members Wishing: 0
Genres: Drama, Biopic [feature]

DVD Synopsis

Part One of this four-hour TV movie adaptation of Peter Evans' biography suggested that Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis spent every waking hour commiserating in bed with lovers of all sexes. Part Two of Onassis: The Richest Man in the World hunkers down to the Main Event: The showdown between Onassis' longtime lover Maria Callas (Jane Seymour, who screamed and tantrummed her way to an Emmy) and his future spouse Jackie Kennedy. We then move onward (but not upward) to the tragic death of Onassis' daughter; our tepid journey through the cesspools of the Rich and Famous ends with the public bickering over the tycoon's will after his own 1975 demise. As ill-suited as Raul Julia is for the starring role of Aristotle Onassis, Francesca Annis' portrayal of Jackie Kennedy is even worse. Onassis: The Richest Man in the World was originally foisted upon the TV viewing public on May 1 and 2, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Barbara A. from SUN CITY, CA wrote on 8/26/2008...

I was delightfully surprised by the quality of this DVD. Anthony Quinn at his very best - this is not a documentary but a movie made out of the true life of Onassis. One can see is dysfunctional childhood and how his father's treatment of him, changed him into a man who thought most about money. He appeared to have a great deal of love in him, but he married the wrong woman. I have a whole new feeling for Onassis and for Jackie's need for him. Everyone who is interested in the Kennedy family should see this DVD. I wish I had years ago!