"A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood."

1988

1h 49m

7.2(2524 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Overview

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

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10 featured cast members

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Wanda Gershwitz

John Cleese

Archie Leach

Kevin Kline

Otto

Michael Palin

Ken Pile

Maria Aitken

Wendy

Tom Georgeson

Georges Thomason

Cynthia Cleese

Portia

Patricia Hayes

Mrs. Coady

Geoffrey Palmer

Judge

Mark Elwes

Customer in Jeweler's Shop

Creative team

Directed by: Charles Crichton
Written by: John Cleese
Charles Crichton
Produced by: Michael Shamberg

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