Diamonds (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1975, Diamonds is a crime film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 120 minutes. “Diamonds Were Forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charles Hodgson is a British aristocrat who decides to become a thief as a way of getting at his twin brother, Earl, a security expert who has built a supposedly impregnable vault in Tel Aviv, which holds a cache of diamonds. For the caper, Charles enlists Archie, a heist expert, and Sally. He also becomes acquainted with an American woman, Zelda Shapiro, who is in Israel looking for a new husband.
Who’s in it. Diamonds stars Robert Shaw as Charles / Earl Hodgson, Richard Roundtree as Archie, Barbara Hershey as Sally and Shelley Winters as Zelda Shapiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Diamonds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diamonds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diamonds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diamonds (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diamonds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diamonds worth watching?
- Diamonds holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diamonds?
- Diamonds stars Robert Shaw, Richard Roundtree, Barbara Hershey, Shelley Winters and Yosef Shiloach.
- When was Diamonds released?
- Diamonds was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.