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The Diamond Arm (1969)

"A cinematographic novel in two parts from the life of smugglers"

7.81969N/ARU
AdventureComedyCrime

Directed by Leonid Gaidai

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

N/A

Language

RU

Release

April 28, 1969

Director

Leonid Gaidai

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Yuriy Nikulin

Yuriy Nikulin

Semyon Semyonovich Gorbunkov

Nina Grebeshkova

Nina Grebeshkova

Nadezhda Ivanovna Gorbunkova

Nonna Mordyukova

Nonna Mordyukova

Varvara Pliushch

Svetlana Svetlichnaya

Svetlana Svetlichnaya

Anna Sergeyevna

Anatoliy Papanov

Anatoliy Papanov

Lyolik

Andrey Mironov

Andrey Mironov

Gennadiy Kozodoyev

Stanislav Chekan

Stanislav Chekan

Mikhail Ivanovich, captain

Vladimir Gulyaev

Vladimir Gulyaev

Volodya, lieutenant of militsiya

Yevgeniya Melnikova

Yevgeniya Melnikova

old lady

Andrey Fayt

Andrey Fayt

salesman of lottery tickets

Nikolai Romanov

Nikolai Romanov

chief of crime gang

Grigoriy Shpigel

Grigoriy Shpigel

head smuggler in Turkey

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Diamond Arm (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Diamond Arm. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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