Diamond Head
“The Giant Story of Modern Hawaii!”
Synopsis
Rich Hawaiian pineapple grower and US Senatorial candidate Richard Howland tries to control everything and everyone around him, including his headstrong sister, Slone.
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Richard 'King' Howland
Yvette Mimieux
Sloane Howland
George Chakiris
Dr. Dean Kahana
France Nuyen
Mai Chen
James Darren
Paul Kahana
Aline MacMahon
Kapiolani Kahana
Elizabeth Allen
Laura Beckett
Vaughn Taylor
Judge Blanding
Philip Ahn
Mr. Immacona
Marc Marno
Bobbie Chen
Harold Fong
Coyama
Edward Mallory
Robert Parsons
Yankee Chang
Newspaper Man (uncredited)
David Chow
Police Officer (uncredited)
Kam Fong
Loe Kim Lee (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Yamagata (uncredited)
Leo Ezell
Pianist (uncredited)
Seagi Faumunina
Blue Goose (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Marguerite Roberts
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Diamond Head
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Green
Marguerite Roberts, Peter Gilman
John Williams
Sam Leavitt
William A. Lyon
Jerry Bresler
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Green
Director
Jerry Bresler
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Marguerite Roberts
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Head
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diamond Head about?
Rich Hawaiian pineapple grower and US Senatorial candidate Richard Howland tries to control everything and everyone around him, including his headstrong sister, Slone.
Who directed Diamond Head?
Diamond Head was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in Diamond Head?
The principal cast of Diamond Head includes Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, George Chakiris, France Nuyen, James Darren.
When was Diamond Head released and how long is it?
Diamond Head was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Diamond Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diamond Head was composed by John Williams.
Is Diamond Head based on a book or true story?
Diamond Head is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Gilman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diamond Head?
Diamond Head holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).