Diamonds (2000)

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details
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: Jan 21, 2000
Running Time: 91 mins. (V)
Country Of Origin: United States
Country Of Origin: Germany
synopsis
In an effort to bond with his estranged son, Lance, elderly former prizefighter Harry Agensky takes his son and grandson on a road trip to Reno in search of 13 stolen diamonds, stashed away years ago. On the way there, the men visit a local brothel run by madame Sin-Dee, so that 15-year-old grandson Michael can lose his virginity. Following their quest for the hidden diamonds, both father and son learn a lesson about reconciliation and the price of growing older.
cast + crew
Harry Agensky
Lance Agensky
Michael Agensky
Sin-Dee
Moses Agensky
Tiffany
Roseanne
Border Guard
Tarzan
screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
reviews
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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… Continued