Bell Diamond
Synopsis
A telling story of an unemployed Vietnam vet in Butte, Montana, whose wife leaves him after seven years when she feels there is no longer communication between them and - more painfully and pointedly - because she is unable to have a child owing to his sterility from exposure to Agent Orange. Told in a gentle style, richly emotional, Bell Diamond was made with non-professionals drawn from the community of Butte.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Score
- Jon A. English
- Original Title
- Bell Diamond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Jon A. English
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
Jon Jost
Producer
Jon Jost
Editor
Jon A. English
Original Music Composer
Jon Jost
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Diamond
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What is Bell Diamond about?
A telling story of an unemployed Vietnam vet in Butte, Montana, whose wife leaves him after seven years when she feels there is no longer communication between them and - more painfully and pointedly - because she is unable to have a child owing to his sterility from exposure to Agent Orange. Told in a gentle style, richly emotional, Bell Diamond was made with non-professionals drawn from the community of Butte.
Who directed Bell Diamond?
Bell Diamond was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Bell Diamond?
The principal cast of Bell Diamond includes Scott Andersen, Dan Cornell, Marshall Gaddis, Alan Godard, Kristi Jean Hager.
When was Bell Diamond released and how long is it?
Bell Diamond was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bell Diamond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bell Diamond was composed by Jon A. English.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bell Diamond?
Bell Diamond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).