The Greek Tycoon

Born from peasant roots, Theo Tomasis becomes a mogul with oil tankers, airlines, and Mediterranean islands. He dreams of becoming President and uses his wealth to position himself as a possible leader. He begins to cultivate power and prestige on his own terms.

Liz Cassidy visits with her husband James, the Massachusetts senator, and is immediately drawn to Theo's charisma. Theo woos her aboard his yacht while James chats with the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The attraction marks the start of a dangerous romance that will influence future events.

Theo encourages his son Nico to join the family business and proposes buying older freighters, converting them to oil tankers, and selling them to Saudi interests. The plan aims to bypass American corporate controls and expand influence in Middle East oil markets. Theo funds the purchases, setting in motion a venture that will draw scrutiny later.

After returning to the United States, the Cassidys launch their bid for the presidency and gain rapid momentum. They win the primary and move toward the general election, with Lizzie thrust into the national spotlight as a potential First Lady. The campaign interweaves family drama with national ambitions.

The First Lady suffers a miscarriage, leaving her fatigued and emotionally strained by public life. Theo maintains a cordial relationship with the First Family and suggests a private vacation on his yacht as a reprieve. Lizzie travels alone to Greece seeking rest and distance from the campaign.

On the Greek island, a festive dinner ends with Lizzie joining a traditional sensual dance. Theo's free-spirited charm draws her closer, and she decides to cut the trip short and return to the States, despite Tomasis' protests. The encounter foreshadows strains in their later relationship.

Back in the United States, Lizzie and James walk the family beach when the President is shot by a sharpshooter. The funeral deepens Lizzie's melancholy, and she refuses to help promote the new campaign. Tomasis privately invites her to Greece again for a longer stay.

Lizzie's return to Greece rekindles their romance and brightens Tomasis's mood. Meanwhile, Theo's business dealings with Nico face intensified scrutiny from American politicians as OPEC embargoes and oil prices create instability. Freighters are seized and hundreds of millions in investment hang in the balance.

After a US comeback, Theo asks Lizzie to marry him, proposing a structure that would give her a fair stake while easing Cassidy family influence. Lizzie worries about appearances in her country, but Theo argues the arrangement is fair and financially viable. The moment marks a turning point in their relationship.

The couple marries, but early days reveal disagreements as Lizzie seeks input in business matters. Theo apologizes for Greek chauvinism and they learn to live with their differences while maintaining affection. The marriage stabilizes as they work through conflicts.

Niko dies in an accident, plunging Theo into grief and depression. Lizzie helps pull him out of the mood, and a legal deal on oil manipulation emerges as a plea bargain that softens the financial blow. Yet Theo's health continues to worsen, and he keeps his prognosis secret from others.

As Theo's health fades, Lizzie is encouraged to visit Paris for a shopping trip while he remains behind. He returns to his old peasant home on the coast for a last visit and ends with a traditional Greek dance. The film closes on a note of bittersweet reflection about a life built on power, love, and memory.