The Venus Tear Diamond (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, The Venus Tear Diamond is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Legendary jewel thieves "Nocturnal Earl" (Ling Yun) and "Fragrant Night" (Lily Ho) are set on a collision course for destiny when both arrive in Japan to get their hands on the famous "Venus Tear Diamond." But sparks fly between the jewel thieves and the two fall instantly in love, without knowing that their beloved is after the very jewel each is seeking! To make matters worse, the diamond is in the possession of a randy widow who has her eye on the debonair male thief, and there's even a mystery man interested in the widow, too. Who's going to get the Venus Tear Diamond, and will it mean the end to a perfect love?
Who’s in it. The Venus Tear Diamond stars Lily Ho as Irene Chan, Ling Yun as Kenneth Cheung (Sir Night), Park Ji-Hyeon as Jenny and Li Kun as Wong Wai San, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Venus Tear Diamond page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Venus Tear Diamond tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Venus Tear Diamond (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Venus Tear Diamond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Venus Tear Diamond?
- The Venus Tear Diamond stars Lily Ho, Ling Yun, Park Ji-Hyeon, Li Kun and Lee Kwan.
- When was The Venus Tear Diamond released?
- The Venus Tear Diamond was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.