Fortune in Diamonds
Originally released in 1951. Fortune in Diamonds is a adventure film. directed by David MacDonald. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dennis Price, Jack Hawkins, and Siobhán McKenna
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mayflower Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortune in Diamonds 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....
Who directed Fortune in Diamonds?
Fortune in Diamonds was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is Fortune in Diamonds?
Fortune in Diamonds has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Fortune in Diamonds released?
Fortune in Diamonds was released on March 7, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fortune in Diamonds?
The main cast of Fortune in Diamonds includes Dennis Price, Jack Hawkins, Siobhán McKenna, Peter Hammond, Grégoire Aslan.