Diamond Men

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  • Opened September 7, 2001 
  • 1 hr 42 min
  • R | language and some sexuality

  • After a heart attack, diamond salesman Eddie Miller (Forster) is asked to mentor a young new hire, Bobby Walker (Wahlberg), whom he soon finds he does not care much for, as his eventual replacement. Over the course of their many trips to see clients around Pennsylvania, the two men develop a friendship nonetheless, including a shared interest in the ladies of a brothel called the chr(34)Altoona Riding Club.chr(34) Full synopsis

  • Cast: Robert Forster, Donnie Wahlberg, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy, George Coe
  • Director: Daniel M. Cohen
  • Genres: Comedy

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Wall Street Journal
| Joe Morgenstern

This film is extraordinary on several counts: its knowledge of an arcane trade (Mr. Cohen ran his family's diamond business after his father died); its fondness for telling good life stories; and, above all, its superb starring performance. Read full review

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Film Threat
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Wow. A heist movie that is more focused on people than it is crime. An incredible cast - Robert Forster and Donnie Wahlberg. Getting to see Kristin Minter's breasts and hearing her say, "F---." Damn near a perfect movie. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Jay Carr

Riding a mood that's tilted to the jazzy blues that Eddie prefers to Bobby's blasting rock on the car radio, Diamond Men is a sparkly film that's easy to love. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

It looks and listens to its characters, curious about the unfolding mysteries of the personality. It is a treasure. Read full review

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