The Diamond Hunters (2001– )

Set against the background of South Africa's emerald coast and diamond mines, Diamond Hunters traces the torrid fortunes of a family unable to forgive and forget. Johnny, a successful ... See full summary »

Stars:

Roy Scheider, Alyssa Milano, Sean Patrick Flanery

Cast

Credited cast:
Roy Scheider	...	Jacobus Van der Byl
Alyssa Milano	...	Tracey Van der Byl
Sean Patrick Flanery	...	Johnny Lance
Michael Easton	...	Benedict Van der Byl
Jolene Blalock	...	Ruby Grange
Armin Rohde	...	Sascha
Hannes Jaenicke	...	Hugo Kramer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jarryd Burtenshaw	...	Little Benedict (Van der Byl)
Lara Bye	...	Brothel Madame
Ross Kettle	...	Ken Hartford
Vusi Kunene	...	Wes Koli
Josephine Liedeman	...	Nomsa
Gerry Maritz	...	Frederick de Groot
Nambitha Mpumlwana	...	Dara
Soli Philander	...	Farley

Storyline

Set against the background of South Africa's emerald coast and diamond mines, Diamond Hunters traces the torrid fortunes of a family unable to forgive and forget. Johnny, a successful diamond hunter, gets sucked back into a family that had been his own, before the patriarch, Jacob Van der Byl, abandoned him 20 years ago. Painful memories of an unjust father and a long lost love come back to reality as Johnny is pitted against his own half-brother Benedict in a fight over two women, a diamond empire and ultimately, his very survival. Played out over two episodes, Diamond Hunters describes Johnny's thwarted attempts to win the approval of Jacob, and the under-hand schemes by which the inimical Benedict plans to defeat him. Tracey, Benedict's sister and Johnny's true love, further complicates the fraternal rivalry, as all attempt to overcome the demons that survive from their troubled childhood.

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | remake | based on novel

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Taglines:

A battle for power.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

DeAngelis Film Production and Distribution

Country:

South Africa USA Germany Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 May 2004 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

Caçadores de Diamantes

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Angelis Group, Film Afrika Worldwide, Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

170 min 120 min (edited) 102 min (Ontario)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

During one of Ruby Grange's love scenes, the beige-colored tape used to cover her nipples is clearly visible as she lies on her back.

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Connections

Remake of The Kingfisher Caper (1975)

User Reviews

A good movie!

Saw this on a movie channel, as a movie. It made me think about shows like Dallas and Falcon Crest. Good locations, nice story and good actors. Well worth a look. I give it 6 out of 10.