Diamonds Are Brittle
Un milliard dans un billard
Synopsis
Bernard Noblet is a modest bank clerk with a passion for billiards. His fiancée Juliette, a schoolteacher, dreams of one day living the high life, and his best friend Roger, a little-known inventor, is equally despairing. After careful consideration, a solution emerges: a cleverly organized hold-up will enable them to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. Bernard soon makes the acquaintance of Bettina and her mother, Madame Ralton, professionals in the "heist" business.
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Jean Seberg
Bettina Ralton
Claude Rich
Bernard Noblet
Elsa Martinelli
Juliette
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Madame Ralton
Günther Jerschke
Goretti
Ady Berber
Max
Walter Roderer
Cuendet
Pierre Vernier
Roger
Jacques Morel
Amédée de St. Leu
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Jeweler
Jacques Balutin
Agent
France Rumilly
Lady with the ring
Daniel Ceccaldi
Captain of the boat
Claude Darget
Cantonal inspector
Henri Virlogeux
Picard
Annette Poivre
Cleaning lady
Jacques Dynam
Commissioner
Pierre Mirat
Brigadier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Gessner
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Spaak, Nicolas Gessner
- Original Title
- Un milliard dans un billard
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sancro Film, Les Films Copernic, Filmédis, Atlantic Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Gessner
Charles Spaak, Nicolas Gessner
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Gessner
Director
Charles Spaak
Writer
Nicolas Gessner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diamonds Are Brittle
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What is Diamonds Are Brittle about?
Bernard Noblet is a modest bank clerk with a passion for billiards. His fiancée Juliette, a schoolteacher, dreams of one day living the high life, and his best friend Roger, a little-known inventor, is equally despairing. After careful consideration, a solution emerges: a cleverly organized hold-up will enable them to live in luxury for the rest of their lives. Bernard soon makes the acquaintance of Bettina and her mother, Madame Ralton, professionals in the "heist" business.
Who directed Diamonds Are Brittle?
Diamonds Are Brittle was directed by Nicolas Gessner.
Who stars in Diamonds Are Brittle?
The principal cast of Diamonds Are Brittle includes Jean Seberg, Claude Rich, Elsa Martinelli, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Günther Jerschke.
When was Diamonds Are Brittle released and how long is it?
Diamonds Are Brittle was released in 1965 with a total runtime of Unknown.