Fortune in Diamonds (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1951, Fortune in Diamonds is an adventure film directed by David MacDonald, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. As the Boer War ends a South African soldier hides a cache of diamonds he finds on a body. He returns to the town he left three years earlier where his girl has married a disgraced English officer. Needing funds to get back to pick up the diamonds the Boer enlists the help of a fellow soldier as well as the Englishman and a local hotel keeper. This ill-assorted bunch set off into the bush intent on finding their fortune.
Who’s in it. Fortune in Diamonds stars Jack Hawkins as Pieter Brandt, Peter Hammond as Hendrik van Thaal, Dennis Price as Clive Hunter and Grégoire Aslan as Dominic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Fortune in Diamonds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortune in Diamonds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fortune in Diamonds tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fortune in Diamonds (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fortune in Diamonds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fortune in Diamonds worth watching?
- Fortune in Diamonds holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fortune in Diamonds?
- Fortune in Diamonds stars Jack Hawkins, Peter Hammond, Dennis Price, Grégoire Aslan and Charles Paton.
- When was Fortune in Diamonds released?
- Fortune in Diamonds was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.