Diamond Men

2000, Comedy/Drama, 1h 42m

62 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Robert Forster's tour-de-force performance, along with Daniel M. Cohen's sensitive direction and subtly shaded screenplay, brings rare heft to this mentor/protégé buddy film. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Eddie Miller (Robert Forster) has spent his life traversing the roads of Pennsylvania, selling diamonds and jewelry to small shops. After a heart attack makes him an insurance risk, his company informs Eddie that it's time he trains his replacement, Bobby Walker (Donnie Wahlberg), a coarse, brash young man with no sales experience. Despite their differences, the two become friends, and Bobby introduces Eddie to Tina (Jasmine Guy), a madam with a rough exterior but a heart of gold.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Dan Cohen
Writer:

Dan Cohen
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 28, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 11, 2003
Runtime:

1h 42m
Sound Mix:

Mono

Cast & Crew

Robert Forster
Eddie Miller

Donnie Wahlberg
Bobby Walker

Bess Armstrong
Katie Harnish

Jasmine Guy
Tina

George Coe
Tip Rountree

Kristin Minter
Cherry

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Critic Reviews for Diamond Men

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Audience Reviews for Diamond Men

Mar 11, 2012

Robert Forster's subtle "nice guy" performance in "Diamond Men" is one of the main reasons to watch the film, if not the only reason. Donnie Wahlberg is likable in his supporting role and the script offers some fine twists, but there is nothing here that engages or involves viewer. Cohen's direction and script hold up for the most part, but neither is very solid.

Stephen E Super Reviewer
Sep 11, 2011

A little uneven in tone and pace, but made largely enjoyable by a well written script and Robert Forster.

Jeffrey M Super Reviewer
Jan 27, 2007

[font=Century Gothic]In "Diamond Men", Eddie Miller(Robert Forster) has been a traveling diamond salesman for the past thirty years in central Pennsylvania but because of a recent heart attack, he cannot be insured anymore. The only chance he has to keep his job is to train his successor, Bobby Walker(Donnie Wahlberg), a brash newcomer, whose only experience is maintaining vending machines.[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]"Diamond Men" is a modest slice-of-life movie that is as much about respecting the traditions of the past and small towns, as it is about not fearing what will come next. And it is helped enormously by a splendid performance by Robert Forster. But I don't know how I feel about the ending.[/font]

Walter M Super Reviewer