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Release Year1941
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJean Delannoy
WritersJean Delannoy
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Black Diamond
About The Black Diamond
A wealthy man's wife dies in a car crash; she is survived by him and their daughter. The father learns that he's not her biological father.
Directed by Jean Delannoy, The Black Diamond leans on a strong ensemble — Gaby Morlay, Charles Vanel, Louise Carletti — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1941.
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