Diamond Machine

1955 1h 38m FR

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3.5

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★3.5TMDB · 6

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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A group of bandits conspire to kidnap a scientist who can help them manufacture diamonds.Unbeknownst to them , the FBI is already on their case.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eddie Constantine
Lemmy Caution
Maria Frau
Fernanda
Roger Hanin
Istria
René Clermont
Romano
François Perrot
Tony Martinelli
René-Jean Chauffard
Blynn
Furio Meniconi
Giuseppe
Luisa Rivelli
Zellara

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pierre Chevalier
Writers: Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Victor Trivas
Languages: French
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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71 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Lemmy Caution Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre Chevalier, shot by Léonce-Henri Burel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jean Marion. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Françoise Javet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Eddie Constantine and Maria Frau and Roger Hanin carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pierre Chevalier directs. Léonce-Henri Burel behind the camera. Jean Marion scores. Françoise Javet cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

171 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
3Part of the "Lemmy Caution Series" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Pierre Chevalier, shot by Léonce-Henri Burel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Jean Marion. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Françoise Javet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Eddie Constantine and Maria Frau and Roger Hanin carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0048008 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.