Diamond Men (2000)

A thirty-years traveling diamond salesman must mentor a brash young replacement when his company downsizes him.

Director:

Dan Cohen (as Daniel M. Cohen)

Writer:

Dan Cohen (as Daniel M. Cohen)

Stars:

Robert Forster, Donnie Wahlberg, Bess Armstrong

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Forster	...	Eddie Miller
Donnie Wahlberg	...	Bobby Walker
Bess Armstrong	...	Katie Harnish
Jasmine Guy	...	Tina
George Coe	...	Tip Rountree
Jeff Gendelman	...	Brad
Douglas Allen Johnson	...	John Ludwig
Kristin Minter	...	Cherry (as Kristen Minter)
Nikki Fritz	...	Fran
Shannah Laumeister Stern	...	Amber (as Shannah Laumeister)
Katie Rimmer	...	Priscilla (as Kate Rimmer)
Paul Price	...	Carl
Kateri Walker	...	Melody
Kathleen Conner	...	Angel
Melissa Greenspan	...	Krystal

Storyline

After 30 years on the road, a veteran jewelry salesman is forced to show his young replacement the tricks of the trade, but when the kid introduces him to the ladies of the "Altoona Riding Club," the old dog is introduced to a whole new set of "tricks."

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Plot Keywords:

mentor | diamond | animated tattoo | secret compartment | bondage | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Half Fast Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Altoona Riding Club

Filming Locations:

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artist View Entertainment, DMC Films, Half Fast Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Bobby Walker: You never carry rubbers around?
Eddie Miller: No.
Bobby Walker: Not even for special occasions?
Eddie Miller: Like what, my birthday? No.

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Soundtracks

If I Had You
Written by Ted Shapiro, Jimmy Campbell and Reginald Connelly
(as Campbell / Shapiro)
Performed by Clifford Jordon
Courtesy of Bee Hive Records

User Reviews

Enjoyable, but forgettable

I went to see this film for two reasons: one, because I stupidly thought it was a Coen brother who directed it (wonder how many people made the same mistake!), and two, because the reviews I read said it was a small film. I generally end up being disappointed by big films, so I thought let's try this.

It was enjoyable, indeed, as everyone has already said, but I look for more than just entertainment in a film.

This one had a predictable story, and what kept me watching were the likeable characters, who unfortunately got a tad bit too likeable towards the second half of the film.

I enjoyed watching it, but wouldn't see it again. Go and see something more challenging instead, like Buffalo 66.