The Dain Curse (1978– )

Private eye investigates diamond theft, and becomes involved with an ancient family curse.

Stars:

James Coburn, Hector Elizondo, Jason Miller

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Coburn	...	Hamilton Nash
Hector Elizondo	...	Ben Feeney
Jason Miller	...	Owen Fitzstephan
Jean Simmons	...	Aaronia Haldorn
Paul Stewart	...	The old man
Beatrice Straight	...	Alice Dain Leggett
Nancy Addison	...	Gabrielle Leggett
Tom Bower	...	Sgt. O'Gar
David Canary	...	Jack Santos
Beeson Carroll	...	Marshall Cotton
Martin Cassidy	...	Eric Collinson
Brian Davies	...	Tom Vernon
Roni Dengel	...	Daisy Cotton
Clarence Felder	...	Dick Foley (1978)
Paul Harding	...	Mr. Leggett

Storyline

Hard-boiled private dick Hamilton Nash is hired to investigate a case of stolen diamonds, which leads him to a lovely and odd young woman named Gabrielle, who believes she has been stricken with the ancient curse of the Dain family. The curse has historically caused its victims to die prematurely.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | private detective | based on novel

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Genres:

Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 May 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dashiell Hammett's 'The Dain Curse'

Filming Locations:

Easton, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Martin Poll Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

360 min 280 min (4 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Damn Cursed Video Company

I was somewhat disappointed by this movie. I love Dashiell Hammett but the video I say, just over two hours, looks like it was edited by Picasso. There were some scenes that just didn't make sense. I would really like to see the entire movie if there is one available because I found the atmosphere and acting first rate though Coburn is as far from the Continental Op as a man could be. Frank Cannon would have been more appropriate. I understand why people are confused by this movie. At its present length it makes as much sense as a Richard Simmons workout video.

ITS THE CURSE MAN - THE CURSE OF BAD EDITING