The real treasure in "Diamonds" isn't the movie. It's legendary actor Kirk Douglas, who has graced the cinema with landmark performances for

more than 50 years. While this film doesn't come close to making the

list of his all-time classics, it's enough of a star vehicle to allow

the spirited man to strut the right stuff.

Basically, the story's an excuse to see Douglas in action. Hampered

several years back by a major stroke, the actor's appearance on film at

all is a miracle of sorts. Douglas is…