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

Tip Rountree: I'm just gonna say one thing: Last year, the urologist pokes around. He tells me I'm not getting enough sex. A few days ago, he tells me I'm getting too much. How about THAT?
Card Player 2: Sounds like science fiction.

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Soundtracks

Poor Boy Shake
Written and Performed by Lord Hill
Courtesy of Lord Hill

User Reviews

A good story, but too cynical.

Another in the genre of "Average Guys Have Feelings Too". Grainy film, home movie locations, good character roles, well played. The story is engaging, despite its worn character types. Forster as Eddie is perfectly cast and works his minimalist magic. Wahlberg as Bobbie is trying to be Brando at times, but manages to show some range of acting skill. Katie, as played by Bess Armstrong, is well written and adds needed depth just in time to the flat story line. Katie and Eddie end up being just as unethical and immoral as the rest of the blue world they occupy. The twist at the film's end, in my opinion, gives the story a flat tire. A good story, but too cynical.