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Diamonds

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Harry Agensky (Kirk Douglas), an elderly, retired boxing champion, is recovering from a recent stroke that has left him with a speech disability. Lance (Dan Aykroyd), Harry's son, resents his father for never being there for him during childhood. But when Harry reveals that after throwing a fight he hid his payment of diamonds in Las Vegas, Harry, Lance and Lance's teenage son, Michael (Corbin Allred), attempt to recover the fortune, mending old wounds in the process.
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Critics Consensus

Kirk Douglas' flinty performance fails to overshadow an otherwise dull and cliche-ridden affair.

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Joe McGovern Village Voice May 19, 2002
Inappropriate for audiences of all ages. Go to Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post Jan 1, 2000
2/4
Douglas, always one of Hollywood's most vigorous actors, still commands the screen as Harry. Go to Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times Jan 1, 2000
3.5/5
The star's courageous performance is the main attraction of a movie that shamelessly pours on the sentiment. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Film Threat Aug 9, 2007
2/5
A sub-par effort in family drama with Kirk Douglas barely registering above his usual excellence Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 22, 2005
2/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 14, 2004
1/5
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May 25, 2015 good late career work from Kirk Douglas See more Dec 29, 2013 Sappy sentimental movie with a few funny parts! See more Nov 15, 2009 Kirk Douglas' return to film is a disappointment. See more Oct 11, 2009 Classic. Should be on Blu-ray. See more Sep 2, 2009 Kirk Douglas' for movie after a major stroke. Dan Akroyd plays his son who discovering a hidden side to his dad during a trip to Reno. See more Dec 2, 2008 Kirk makes a great comback from his stroke in this small comedy. Some dumb dialog bu tthe scenes with Douglas and Becall are 'Diamonds' See more Read all reviews
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John Asher

Director

Kirk Douglas

Harry

Dan Aykroyd

Lance

Corbin Allred

Michael

Lauren Bacall

Sin-Dee

Kurt Fuller

Moses

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Diamonds

Jenny McCarthy as Sugar in Miramax's Diamonds Kirk Douglas as Harry Agensky in Miramax's Diamonds Corbin Allred, Dan Aykroyd and Kirk Douglas in Miramax's Diamonds Kirk Douglas as Harry Agensky in Miramax's Diamonds Kirk Douglas as Harry Agensky in Miramax's Diamonds Lauren Bacall as Sin-Dee in Miramax's Diamonds Jenny McCarthy and Corbin Allred in Miramax's Diamonds Director John Asher and Kirk Douglas on the set of Miramax's Diamonds Mariah O'Brien and Dan Aykroyd in Miramax's Diamonds Lauren Bacall and Kirk Douglas in Miramax's Diamonds View more photos

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Synopsis Harry Agensky (Kirk Douglas), an elderly, retired boxing champion, is recovering from a recent stroke that has left him with a speech disability. Lance (Dan Aykroyd), Harry's son, resents his father for never being there for him during childhood. But when Harry reveals that after throwing a fight he hid his payment of diamonds in Las Vegas, Harry, Lance and Lance's teenage son, Michael (Corbin Allred), attempt to recover the fortune, mending old wounds in the process.
Director
John Asher
Producer
Patricia Green
Screenwriter
Allan Aaron Katz
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Cinerenta, Total Film Group
Rating
PG-13 (Drug Use|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 18, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.9K
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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