Diamonds
“Diamonds Were Forever”
Synopsis
Charles Hodgson is a British aristocrat who decides to become a thief as a way of getting at his twin brother, Earl, a security expert who has built a supposedly impregnable vault in Tel Aviv, which holds a cache of diamonds. For the caper, Charles enlists Archie, a heist expert, and Sally. He also becomes acquainted with an American woman, Zelda Shapiro, who is in Israel looking for a new husband.
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Diamonds (1975) starring Robert Shaw and Richard Roundtree - Elevator scene
Type: Clip • Published 2012-10-25
Top Cast
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Robert Shaw
Charles / Earl Hodgson
Richard Roundtree
Archie
Barbara Hershey
Sally
Shelley Winters
Zelda Shapiro
Yosef Shiloach
Mustafa
Shaike Ophir
Moshe
Gadi Yagil
Gaby
Yona Elian
Zippi
Yehuda Efroni
Salzburg
Yossi Graber
Rabinowitz
Aryeh Moskona
Avram
Bomba Tzur
Momo
Tali Goldbe
Policewoman
Arik Dichner
Arik
Chen Plotkin
Danny Rabinowitz
Naomi Blumenthal
Ruth Rabinowitz
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Paulsen, Menahem Golan
- Original Score
- Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Diamonds
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- AmeriEuro Pictures Corp, Euramat Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Golan
David Paulsen, Menahem Golan
Roy Budd
Adam Greenberg
Dov Hoenig
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Harry N. Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Menahem Golan
Director
David Paulsen
Writer
Menahem Golan
Writer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamonds
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What is Diamonds about?
Charles Hodgson is a British aristocrat who decides to become a thief as a way of getting at his twin brother, Earl, a security expert who has built a supposedly impregnable vault in Tel Aviv, which holds a cache of diamonds. For the caper, Charles enlists Archie, a heist expert, and Sally. He also becomes acquainted with an American woman, Zelda Shapiro, who is in Israel looking for a new husband.
Who directed Diamonds?
Diamonds was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in Diamonds?
The principal cast of Diamonds includes Robert Shaw, Richard Roundtree, Barbara Hershey, Shelley Winters, Yosef Shiloach.
When was Diamonds released and how long is it?
Diamonds was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Diamonds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diamonds was composed by Roy Budd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diamonds?
Diamonds holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).