The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
“The Wildest Mobster of the Roaring Twenties!”
Synopsis
Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Ray Danton
Jack 'Legs' Diamond
Karen Steele
Alice Scott
Elaine Stewart
Monica Drake
Jesse White
Leo 'Butcher' Bremer
Simon Oakland
Lt. Moody
Robert Lowery
Arnold Rothstein
Judson Pratt
Fats Walsh
Warren Oates
Eddie Diamond
Frank De Kova
Syndicate Chairman
Gordon Jones
Police Sgt. Joe Cassidy
Joseph Ruskin
Matt Moran
Dyan Cannon
Dixie
Richard Gardner
Vince Coll
Don Anderson
Bartender (uncredited)
Sammy Armaro
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Herb Armstrong
Cherry Nose Gioe (uncredited)
Nesdon Booth
Pawnbroker / Fence (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Landon
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- United States Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Joseph Landon
Leonard Rosenman
Lucien Ballard
Folmar Blangsted
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Joseph Landon
Writer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Milton Sperling
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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 The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
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What is The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond about?
Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The principal cast of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond includes Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart, Jesse White, Simon Oakland.
When was The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond released and how long is it?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).