‘Tycoon’: Trouble Beneath the Mountain, Love Beyond the Divide

This film about building a railroad tunnel in South America suffers from a lack of chemistry between the stars.

Johnny Monroe (John Wayne, L) and Ricky (Anthony Quinn), in “Tycoon.” RKO Radio Pictures

NR | 2h 8m | Adventure, Drama, Romance | 1947

Films about star-crossed lovers have long been a staple of the romantic genre, often revolving around couples separated by forces beyond their control. When rigid class divides enter the equation, the challenges the couple faces become even more difficult; the chasm between the privileged and the working class can create an almost insurmountable barrier.