Jack of Diamonds

"From the rooftops of Paris to the penthouses of New York...he takes only the best jewels and the most beautiful women!"

1967

1h 48m

4.2(5 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

The protégé of a famous cat burglar reluctantly agrees to join forces with a lesser criminal in the daring heist of several famous jewels from a seemingly impenetrable vault.

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Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

George Hamilton

Jeffrey Hill

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Joseph Cotten

Ace

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Marie Laforêt

Olga Vodkine (as Marie Laforet)

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Maurice Evans

Nicolai Vodkine

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Wolfgang Preiss

Wilhelm Von Schenk

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Karl Lieffen

Helmut

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Alexander Hegarth

Brügger

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Charlie Hickman

Lieutenant Gilder (as Chaz Hickman)

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Eduard Linkers

Geisling

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Al Hoosmann

Police Sergeant (as Al Hoosman)

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Bob Cheslock

Kauffmann

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Carroll Baker

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Zsa Zsa Gabor

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Lilli Palmer

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Arthur Brauss

Insurance Company Employee (uncredited)

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Robert Naegele

Ticket Agent at Airport (uncredited)

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Philip Roye

New York Police Sergeant (uncredited)

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Writing

Udo N. von Tyrol

French Policeman (uncredited)

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Monika Zinnenberg

Ticket Agent at Airport (uncredited)

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