The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) — Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. Streami...
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Storyline
Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.
Full Cast & Crew
- Ray Danton as Jack 'Legs' Diamond
- Karen Steele as Alice Scott
- Elaine Stewart as Monica Drake
- Jesse White as Leo 'Butcher' Bremer
- Simon Oakland as Lt. Moody
- Robert Lowery as Arnold Rothstein
- Judson Pratt as Fats Walsh
- Warren Oates as Eddie Diamond
- Frank De Kova as Syndicate Chairman
- Gordon Jones as Police Sgt. Joe Cassidy
- Joseph Ruskin as Matt Moran
- Dyan Cannon as Dixie
- Richard Gardner as Vince Coll
- Don Anderson as Bartender (uncredited)
- Sammy Armaro as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Why Watch The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The Vibe: The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond is a captivating and well-crafted crime and history movie from 1960. Directed by Budd Boetticher, and starring Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with history elements, The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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