Diamonds for Breakfast
“Meet Marcello the gourmet”
Synopsis
Swinging playboy Grand Duke Nicholas Goduno, a direct descendent of the Romanov family who were overthrown in the Russian Revolution of 1917, learns that his family's crown jewels will be exhibited at a London museum and plots to steal them. To this end, he gathers a crew of beautiful but dangerous women, led by Bridget Rafferty, to assist in his plot against Popov, the Soviet functionary in charge of the exhibit.
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Marcello Mastroianni DIAMONDS FOR BREAKFAST (1968) Elaine Taylor
Type: Clip • Published 2010-06-21
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Marcello Mastroianni
Grand Duke Nicholas Wladimirovitch Goduno
Rita Tushingham
Bridget Rafferty
Elaine Taylor
Victoria
Margaret Blye
Honey
Warren Mitchell
Popov
Leonard Rossiter
Inspector Dudley
Bill Fraser
Bookseller
Bryan Pringle
Police Sergeant
Francesca Tu
Jeanne Silkingers
David Horne
Duke of Windemere
Charles Lloyd Pack
Butler
Anne Blake
Nashka
David Webb
Juba Kennerley
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Ian Trigger
Popov's assistant (uncredited)
Norman Mitchell
(uncredited)
Nora Nicholson
Anastasia Petrovna
Rosalind Knight
Museum Visitor in Pink Dress (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Morahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Harwood, Pierre Rouve, N.F. Simpson, Ernesto Gastaldi
- Original Score
- Norman Kay
- Original Title
- Diamonds for Breakfast
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures, Bridge Films, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Morahan
Ronald Harwood, Pierre Rouve, N.F. Simpson, Ernesto Gastaldi
Norman Kay
Peter Tanner
Pierre Rouve, Carlo Ponti, Selig J. Seligman
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Morahan
Director
Ronald Harwood
Writer
Pierre Rouve
Writer
N.F. Simpson
Writer
Ernesto Gastaldi
Writer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Selig J. Seligman
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Reece Pemberton
Production Design
Dinah Greet
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Diamonds for Breakfast about?
Swinging playboy Grand Duke Nicholas Goduno, a direct descendent of the Romanov family who were overthrown in the Russian Revolution of 1917, learns that his family's crown jewels will be exhibited at a London museum and plots to steal them. To this end, he gathers a crew of beautiful but dangerous women, led by Bridget Rafferty, to assist in his plot against Popov, the Soviet functionary in charge of the exhibit.
Who directed Diamonds for Breakfast?
Diamonds for Breakfast was directed by Christopher Morahan.
Who stars in Diamonds for Breakfast?
The principal cast of Diamonds for Breakfast includes Marcello Mastroianni, Rita Tushingham, Elaine Taylor, Margaret Blye, Warren Mitchell.
When was Diamonds for Breakfast released and how long is it?
Diamonds for Breakfast was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Diamonds for Breakfast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diamonds for Breakfast was composed by Norman Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diamonds for Breakfast?
Diamonds for Breakfast holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).