Diamond Skulls
“The jealousy inside a man's heart... can be the deadliest weapon of all”
Synopsis
Hugo Buckton seems to have it all: He is apparently rich and has a beautiful wife and a doting son. In actuality, though, Hugo is having money problems and is paranoid that his wife is cheating on him. After a boozy night at a party, Hugo hits and kills a woman with his car -- and at his friends' urging, keeps driving. When Hugo starts receiving letters from someone who knows about the accident, he begins to suspect that he has been set up.
Top Cast
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Gabriel Byrne
Hugo
Amanda Donohoe
Ginny
Michael Hordern
Lord Crewne
Judy Parfitt
Lady Crewne
Douglas Hodge
Jamie
Sadie Frost
Rebecca
Matthew Marsh
Raul
Ralph Brown
Jack
Struan Rodger
Peter
Ian Carmichael
Exeter
Peter Sands
Colonel
David Delve
Alec
Alexander Clempson
Edward
Catherine Livesey
Nanny
Edward Burnham
John the Gardner
Phyllida Hewat
Lady Castlemere
Patrick Field
Detective 1
Jay Benedict
Joe Dimandino
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$337K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Broomfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Rose Price, Nick Broomfield
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Diamond Skulls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $337K
- Production Studios
- Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Broomfield
Tim Rose Price, Nick Broomfield
Hans Zimmer
Michael Coulter
Rodney Holland
Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Broomfield
Director
Tim Rose Price
Writer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Rodney Holland
Editor
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Jocelyn James
Production Design
Colin Skeaping
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Roy Alon
Stunt Coordinator
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamond Skulls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diamond Skulls about?
Hugo Buckton seems to have it all: He is apparently rich and has a beautiful wife and a doting son. In actuality, though, Hugo is having money problems and is paranoid that his wife is cheating on him. After a boozy night at a party, Hugo hits and kills a woman with his car -- and at his friends' urging, keeps driving. When Hugo starts receiving letters from someone who knows about the accident, he begins to suspect that he has been set up.
Who directed Diamond Skulls?
Diamond Skulls was directed by Nick Broomfield.
Who stars in Diamond Skulls?
The principal cast of Diamond Skulls includes Gabriel Byrne, Amanda Donohoe, Michael Hordern, Judy Parfitt, Douglas Hodge.
When was Diamond Skulls released and how long is it?
Diamond Skulls was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Diamond Skulls make at the box office?
Diamond Skulls grossed $337K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Diamond Skulls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diamond Skulls was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diamond Skulls?
Diamond Skulls holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).