Diamonds Are Forever

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Guy Hamilton

Producer:

Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman, Stanley Sopel

Release Date:

Dec 17, 1971

Runtime:

2hr

Synopsis

A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon.

Cast

  • Sean Connery
  • Jill St. John
  • Charles Gray
  • Lana Wood
  • Jimmy Dean
  • Bruce Cabot
  • Bruce Glover
  • Putter Smith
  • Bernard Lee
  • Lois Maxwell

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Nov 19, 2020

    This movie has all of the worst Bond has to offer; bad jokes, dumb women, and a lame performance. Sean Connery was paid a then record $1.25 million dollars to return as Bond one last time, and this movie is tired in every sense. Connery, who seemed to be only in it for…

    878 Likes
    Ethan Colburn
    Ethan Colburn
    Mar 21, 2015

    "My God! You just killed James Bond!" It's a miracle Diamonds are Forever didn't kill James Bond. It might not be as potentially offensive as some of the more racist Bonds, but it's almost offensive how poorly plotted, poorly characterized, and ultimately boring and…

    489 Likes
    ScreeningNotes
    ScreeningNotes
    Dec 26, 2020

    Everyone notes that Connery only did this one for the huge paycheck and you can see it in his performance. Actually, a sour, disillusioned Bond is a totally valid choice for the character. The bigger issue is the plot is way more nonsensical than the other Connery films,…

    414 Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
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    Jan 29, 2021

    This entry is stupid from top to bottom. It’s positively ridiculous but there is still quite a bit of fun to be had. I had to deduct points for how terribly this film has aged. I mean you literally see a Vegas illusionist TRANSFORM A BLACK WOMAN INTO A…

    339 Likes
    Sam Thompson
    Sam Thompson
    Oct 19, 2022

    Fails miserably as an exciting spy thriller but as a breezy, sleazy, camp comedy it excels for me with some of the wittiest dialogue in the series and great performances from Connery, Gray and St John. This might well be one of my most favourite Barry soundtracks too.  It…

    315 Likes
    Calvin Dyson
    Calvin Dyson
    Dec 5, 2019

    I love that Willard Whyte has an Epcot dome in the Nevada desert where he tests out moon rovers on the set of Kubrick’s moon landing lmao. Was never a favorite of mine but I’ve come around on Diamonds are Forever in recent years, definitely a perfected formula at this point…

    238 Likes
    Ian West
    Ian West
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    Nov 10, 2012

    Part of: Dr. No-vember or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bond Films Welcome to Hell, Blofeld. -James Bond With George Lazenby leaving the franchise after only one film, the caretakers of James Bond decided it was the perfect time for a huge change in…

    226 Likes
    🎃 Count DuLacula 🦇
    🎃 Count DuLacula 🦇
    Mar 9, 2022

    i’m sure you’ve heard that “x actor” would make a great joker, but did you know that blofeld would make a great mrs. doubtfire?

    218 Likes
    san
    san
    Oct 26, 2020

    Am I the only one who finds the James Bond films starting to blend together? I need to give them Friends style titles to tell them apart: Dr No: The One on the Beach From Russia with Love: The One on the Train Goldfinger: The One with the Golfing Thunderball: The One…

    214 Likes
    Quintin
    Quintin

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  • Da channel Fire
    Da channel Fire is "meh" on
    Diamonds Are Forever

    I've just seen most of these movies and they feel a bit repetitive after awhile. i think these might have the cutest girls if you care.

    1 1Y
    Henry
    Henry liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    Humorous and intriguing. Brilliant action, a brilliant car chase and a plot that is slightly more interesting than the typical Bond film, detective Bond! The oil rig ending is a little lacklustre but overall a fun watch. Rating H- 8/10 L- 7/10

    1Y
    Mtrees
    Mtrees liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    I’ll lump all the James Bond films up to Casino Royale into one review. I love them all and there’s very few instalments that I don’t enjoy. I hope they keep making them till the day I die, fantastic films! 13/07/2023 (Historical Review)

    3Y
  • Edward Kronkvist
    Edward Kronkvist is "meh" on
    Diamonds Are Forever

    It was nice to see Sean Connery back in the role of James Bond. But I thought this film in the series was a bit silly at times and way over the top. I still had a lot of fun with it but it isn’t the best Bond film, overall 4/10.

    2Y
    Landyn Ludolph
    Landyn Ludolph liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    8.1/10 the two boys in the movie were great. Loved how they worked together. The girl was not that good in this movie and she didn’t really do much. And the fight scenes were okay. But a pretty decent movie

    8M
    Paul Balson
    Paul Balson liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    Delightfully bonkers. Connery looking like he’s having tons of fun! Enjoyable if you try and avoid any comparison with the first 4 films, and enjoy the (Moon Buggy?) ride

    3Y
  • Jared S
    Jared S is "meh" on
    Diamonds Are Forever

    Dragged on, really getting into “campy” bond, era but still had Sean Connery, which I don’t like. Lots of weird jokes. The gorilla-woman scene seemed vaguely racist.

    2Y
    Richie Birks
    Richie Birks liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    7/10 enjoyed it but plot kind of felt lacklustre Connery was just as good though and my favourite kill is the wedgie bomb 💣

    3M
    Mickerdoo
    Mickerdoo liked
    Diamonds Are Forever

    Ridiculousness as only Bond can deliver. Kidd and Wint are dorks. PG rating with a nipple era. Connery is charming as usual.

    3Y

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Metacritic

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Based on 11 Critics
5.8

USER SCORE (63)

Mixed or average reviews based on 63 Reviews
75

We see different movies for different reasons, and Diamonds Are Forever is great at doing the things we see a James Bond movie for.

Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
60

Connery has a ball with great stunts, snappy dialogue and a bevy of typically Bondish beauties.

Metacritic review by Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan
Empire
80

Diamonds Are Forever is great, absurd fun, not only because it recalls the moods and manners of the sixties (which, being over, now seem safely comprehensible), but also because all of the people connected with the movie obviously know what they are up to.

Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diamonds Are Forever (1971) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Diamonds Are Forever (1971)?
The movie is 2hr long.
What's Diamonds Are Forever (1971) about?
A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas where he uncovers an evil plot involving a rich business tycoon.
Who's the cast of Diamonds Are Forever (1971)?
  • Sean Connery as James Bond ("Peter Franks")
  • Jill St. John as Tiffany Case
  • Charles Gray as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, SPECTRE Operative #1
  • Lana Wood as Plenty O'Toole
  • Jimmy Dean as Willard Whyte
  • Bruce Cabot as Saxby
  • Bruce Glover as Mr. Wint
  • Putter Smith as Mr. Kidd
  • Bernard Lee as M
  • Lois Maxwell as Moneypenny
Who's the director behind Diamonds Are Forever (1971)?
Guy Hamilton directed Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
Who produced Diamonds Are Forever (1971)?
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman and Stanley Sopel produced Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
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