Diamond's Edge

– Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detectiv..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Original Name:
Just Ask for Diamond
Diamond's Edge (1988) - Also known as Just Ask for Diamond

Thirteen-year-old Nick and his slightly dense older brother Herbert run the Diamond Private Detective Agency above Camden Town Tube Station in north-central London. When a master criminal called The Falcon dies, they come into possession of his box of chocolate Maltesers, which contains the secret key to a fabulous cache of diamonds. Can they unravel the mystery and avoid the clutches of seedy lowlifes Brenda Von Falkenberg, Gott and Himmell, The Fat Man and the dogmatic Chief Inspector Snape, all of whom want to find the swag first.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

30 Nov 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Stephen Bayly

Writer:

Anthony Horowitz (screenplay), Anthony Horowitz (based on the book "The Falcon's Malteser" by)

Main Actors:

Colin Dale, Saeed Jaffrey, Dursley McLinden, José René Ruiz

Plot:

When the man who left a package in his care is found murdered, detective Tim Diamond suddenly has every major gangster in the city after him. With only the package and the help of his little brother, Diamond sets out to unravel the mysterious plot.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10