The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
1960, English. Directed by Budd Boetticher.
The Wildest Mobster of the Roaring Twenties!
Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Budd BoetticherDirector
- Ray DantonJack 'Legs' Diamond
- Karen SteeleAlice Scott
- Elaine StewartMonica Drake
- Jesse WhiteLeo 'Butcher' Bremer
- Simon OaklandLt. Moody
- Robert LoweryArnold Rothstein
- Judson PrattFats Walsh
- Warren OatesEddie Diamond
- Frank De KovaSyndicate Chairman
- Gordon JonesPolice Sgt. Joe Cassidy
- Joseph RuskinMatt Moran
- Dyan CannonDixie
Details
- Released
- 3 February 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Landon
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How long is The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond have a post-credits scene?
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The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond on?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
If you liked The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond, try The St. Valentine's Day Massacre, The Roaring Twenties, Little Caesar.
Who directed The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond?
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) was directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Ray Danton, Karen Steele, Elaine Stewart.