The Diamond Arm
"A cinematographic novel in two parts from the life of smugglers"
Originally released in 1969. The Diamond Arm is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Leonid Gaidai.
Starring Yuriy Nikulin, Nina Grebeshkova, and Nonna Mordyukova
Synopsis
A diamond smuggling operation goes wrong when an ordinary Soviet citizen becomes unwittingly involved, and the criminals are forced to court him to retrieve their diamonds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (310 votes)
Box Office
$2.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yuriy Nikulin
as Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov
Nina Grebeshkova
as Nadezhda Ivanovna Gorbunkova
Nonna Mordyukova
as Varvara Pliushch
Svetlana Svetlichnaya
as Anna Sergeyevna
Anatoliy Papanov
as Lyolik
Andrey Mironov
as Gennadiy Kozodoyev
Stanislav Chekan
as Mikhail Ivanovich, captain
Vladimir Gulyaev
as Volodya, lieutenant of militsiya
Yevgeniya Melnikova
as ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΡΠΊΠ°
Andrey Fayt
as salesman of lottery tickets
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Revenue
- $2,258
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Diamond Arm about?
A diamond smuggling operation goes wrong when an ordinary Soviet citizen becomes unwittingly involved, and the criminals are forced to court him to retrieve their diamonds.
Who directed The Diamond Arm?
The Diamond Arm was directed by Leonid Gaidai.
How long is The Diamond Arm?
The Diamond Arm has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Diamond Arm released?
The Diamond Arm was released on May 23, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Diamond Arm?
The main cast of The Diamond Arm includes Yuriy Nikulin, Nina Grebeshkova, Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Svetlichnaya, Anatoliy Papanov.
Is The Diamond Arm worth watching?
The Diamond Arm has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 310 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.