The Diamond Arm (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1969, The Diamond Arm is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Leonid Gaidai, running about 100 minutes. “A cinematographic novel in 2 parts from the life of smugglers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the southern town, a gang of "currency traders" is operating, led by the Chief and his assistant Kozodoyev. A modest Soviet clerk and an exemplary family man Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov goes on a foreign cruise on a motor ship, on which Kozodoyev also sailed, who must pick up diamonds in one of the eastern cities and transport them in a plaster hand. But due to a misunderstanding, instead of a swindler, an unsuspecting Gorbunkov falls in the appointed place, and a precious plaster is imposed on him. That's where it all starts...
Who’s in it. The Diamond Arm stars Yuriy Nikulin as Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov, Nina Grebeshkova as Nadezhda Ivanovna, Nonna Mordyukova as Varvara Sergeyevna Plyushch and Svetlana Svetlichnaya as Anna Sergeyevna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Diamond Arm has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diamond Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diamond Arm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diamond Arm (1969)?
- In US, The Diamond Arm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Diamond Arm worth watching?
- The Diamond Arm holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Diamond Arm?
- The Diamond Arm stars Yuriy Nikulin, Nina Grebeshkova, Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Svetlichnaya and Anatoli Papanov.
- When was The Diamond Arm released?
- The Diamond Arm was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.