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Tom Hollander
William Jones
Christopher Guard
John Diamond
Robert James
David Jones
Eileen Page
Mrs. Jones
Charles Lewsen
Uncle Turner
Vanessa Paine
Rebecca
Damien Nash
Shot-in-the-Head
David Rappaport
Mr. Seed
Patrick Troughton
Joseph K'Nee
Joseph O'Conor
Alfred Diamond
Paul Mari
Jenkins
John Colclough
Mr. Walker
Steve Fletcher
Liverguts
Geoffrey Collins
Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Garfield, James Andrew Hall
- Original Title
- John Diamond
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Davidson
Leon Garfield, James Andrew Hall
Paul Stone
Department Leadership Roster
James Andrew Hall
Writer
Eric Davidson
Director
Paul Stone
Producer
Derek Dodd
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Diamond
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is John Diamond about?
William Jones runs away from home, haunted by the memory of his father. To lay this ghost, he must search the back streets of London for a man called Diamond.
Who directed John Diamond?
John Diamond was directed by Eric Davidson.
Who stars in John Diamond?
The principal cast of John Diamond includes Tom Hollander, Christopher Guard, Robert James, Eileen Page, Charles Lewsen.
When was John Diamond released and how long is it?
John Diamond was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 52m.
Is John Diamond based on a book or true story?
John Diamond is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Leon Garfield".