Just Ask for Diamond
"When all seems lost..."
Originally released in 1988. Just Ask for Diamond is a family/comedy film. directed by Stephen Bayly. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Colin Dale, Dursley McLinden, and Susannah York
Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called The Falcon dies, they come into possession of his box of chocolate Maltesers, which contains the secret key to a fabulous cache of diamonds. Can they unravel the mystery and avoid the clutches of seedy lowlifes Brenda Von Falkenberg, Gott and Himmell, The Fat Man and the dogmatic Chief Inspector Snape, all of whom want to find the swag first.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Colin Dale
as Nick Diamond
Dursley McLinden
as Tim Diamond
Susannah York
as Lauren Bacardi
Saeed Jaffrey
as Mr. Patel
Patricia Hodge
as Betty Charlady/Brenda von Falkenberg
Roy Kinnear
as Jack Splendide
Jimmy Nail
as Boyle
Bill Paterson
as Chief Inspector Snape
Michael Robbins
as The Fat Man
Peter Eyre
as Gott
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Red Rooster Film & Television Entertainment
- British Screen Productions
- Children's Film and Television Foundation (CFTVF)
- Coverstop Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just Ask for Diamond about?
Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called Th...
Who directed Just Ask for Diamond?
Just Ask for Diamond was directed by Stephen Bayly.
How long is Just Ask for Diamond?
Just Ask for Diamond has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Just Ask for Diamond released?
Just Ask for Diamond was released on September 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Just Ask for Diamond?
The main cast of Just Ask for Diamond includes Colin Dale, Dursley McLinden, Susannah York, Saeed Jaffrey, Patricia Hodge.