The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond(1960)
The Wildest Mobster of the Roaring Twenties!
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond Synopsis
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.
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) is a crime and history film directed by Budd Boetticher, released on February 3, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart and Jesse White. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Budd Boetticher
- Writers:
- Joseph Landon
- Producers:
- Milton Sperling
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- United States Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) Trailer
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Key crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher, written by Joseph Landon, produced by Milton Sperling.
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond online?
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
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The main cast of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) includes Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart, Jesse White and Simon Oakland. The film was directed by Budd Boetticher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond released?
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond was released on February 3, 1960 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond worth watching?
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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