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Diamonds
- Directed by: John Asher
- Starring: Kirk Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, Lauren Bacall, Corbin Allred, Jenny McCarthy, Kurt Fuller, Mariah O'Brien
- Genre: Comedies
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Rating:
- Rating Reason: Sexual content; language; drug use
- Theater Release: 12/10/1999
- Video Release: 07/18/2000
- Run Time: 1hr 30min
Synopsis
Douglas returns to the screen for the first time since suffering a stroke, in a role that seems to be written specifically for him. He plays Harry Agensky, a former boxing champ who journeys with his son and 15-year-old grandson to Nevada in order to hunt for magic diamonds that were promised to him by a gangster quite some time ago. Along the way, the trio stop off at a brothel and initiate the grandson, while taking care of their own business. A tribute to director Asher's father, William, who himself suffered a stroke.
Douglas returns to the screen for the first time since suffering a stroke, in a role that seems to be written specifically for him. He plays Harry Agensky, a former boxing champ who journeys with his son and 15-year-old grandson to Nevada in order to hunt for magic diamonds that were promised to him by a gangster quite some time ago. Along the way, the trio stop off at a brothel and initiate the grandson, while taking care of their own business. A tribute to director Asher's father, William, who himself suffered a stroke.
Distributor Notes
Ths funny and touching comedy hit features Kirk Douglas (OSCAR, GREEDY) and Dan Aykroyd (BLUES BROTHERS 2000, GHOSTBUSTERS) in a shining cast of great stars! Harry Agensky (Douglas) is a feisty ex-boxing champ who shows that he still has some punch left when he talks his son (Aykroyd) and grandson into taking a road trip from Canada to Reno, Nevada! There, the trio takes up the search for 13 missing diamonds that Harry was promised for throwing a fight years ago! With sexy Jenny McCarthy (SCREAM 3, BASEKETBALL) and the legendary Lauren Bacall (THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES) adding to the already high-spirited hilarity, don't miss your chance to come along for this trio's wild comedy adventure.
Ths funny and touching comedy hit features Kirk Douglas (OSCAR, GREEDY) and Dan Aykroyd (BLUES BROTHERS 2000, GHOSTBUSTERS) in a shining cast of great stars! Harry Agensky (Douglas) is a feisty ex-boxing champ who shows that he still has some punch left when he talks his son (Aykroyd) and grandson into taking a road trip from Canada to Reno, Nevada! There, the trio takes up the search for 13 missing diamonds that Harry was promised for throwing a fight years ago! With sexy Jenny McCarthy (SCREAM 3, BASEKETBALL) and the legendary Lauren Bacall (THE MIRROR HAS TWO FACES) adding to the already high-spirited hilarity, don't miss your chance to come along for this trio's wild comedy adventure.
Reviews
"...Kirk Douglas brims with dignity and feisty humor..." (Variety)
"...Douglas stays in the winner's circle....His flinty vigor hasn't dissipated over the years..." (Rolling Stone)
"...It is a courageous and inspirational performance, and Douglas tackles it with his trademark zeal..." (Box Office)
"...The unexpected pleasure of seeing Douglas on the screen again is doubled when he's playing opposite Bacall, a star as enduring as himself..." (Los Angeles Times)
"...Kirk Douglas brims with dignity and feisty humor..." (Variety)
"...Douglas stays in the winner's circle....His flinty vigor hasn't dissipated over the years..." (Rolling Stone)
"...It is a courageous and inspirational performance, and Douglas tackles it with his trademark zeal..." (Box Office)
"...The unexpected pleasure of seeing Douglas on the screen again is doubled when he's playing opposite Bacall, a star as enduring as himself..." (Los Angeles Times)
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