The Diamond Wizard (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1954, The Diamond Wizard is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 83 minutes. “3000 Miles Of Desperate Man-Hunt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While in London trying to nab several fugitives who stole a million dollars from a U.S. Treasury vault, American federal agent Dennison (Dennis O'Keefe) assists Scotland Yard Insp. McClaren (Philip Friend) in his search for a missing atomic scientist (Paul Hardtmuth). The detective duo discovers that the key to solving both cases may rest with the scientist's daughter (Margaret Sheridan) and her fascinating diamond.
Who’s in it. The Diamond Wizard stars Dennis O'Keefe as Joe Dennison, Margaret Sheridan as Marline Miller, Philip Friend as Insp. McClaren and Alan Wheatley as Thompson Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Diamond Wizard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diamond Wizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diamond Wizard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diamond Wizard (1954)?
- In US, The Diamond Wizard is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Diamond Wizard worth watching?
- The Diamond Wizard holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Diamond Wizard?
- The Diamond Wizard stars Dennis O'Keefe, Margaret Sheridan, Philip Friend, Alan Wheatley and Francis de Wolff.
- When was The Diamond Wizard released?
- The Diamond Wizard was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.