Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but they're also the best friends of comedy filmmakers. This curated list brings together ten hilarious films where diamonds play a central role in the plot, often leading to a series of comedic mishaps, misunderstandings, and laugh-out-loud moments. Whether it's a heist gone wrong or a diamond causing chaos, these films will have you in stitches while showcasing the allure and trouble that diamonds can bring. Get ready for a cinematic journey filled with sparkle, wit, and a lot of laughs!
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Description: A meek bank clerk hatches a plan to steal gold bullion and turn it into Eiffel Tower souvenirs, but the plan involves a diamond heist as well.
Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.
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The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Description: While not directly about diamonds, the film involves a corpse that leads to a series of comedic events, including a subplot involving a valuable diamond ring.
Fact: This was Alfred Hitchcock's first foray into comedy, showcasing his versatility as a director.
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Description: The Muppets get involved in a diamond heist in London, with Kermit and Fozzie as reporters and Miss Piggy as the jewel thief's assistant.
Fact: This was the first Muppet movie to be filmed entirely on location, with scenes shot in London.
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The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
Description: A sequel to "Romancing the Stone," where the characters get entangled in a quest for a precious jewel, leading to comedic adventures.
Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, which provided a stunning backdrop for the adventure.
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The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Description: An American tourist in London gets mistaken for a spy and ends up in a plot involving a diamond, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings.
Fact: Bill Murray improvised much of his dialogue, adding to the film's spontaneous humor.
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The Pink Panther (2006)
Description: In this reboot of the classic series, Inspector Clouseau is on the trail of a stolen diamond known as the Pink Panther. His bumbling antics and the diamond's allure create a comedy of errors.
Fact: Steve Martin took over the role of Inspector Clouseau from Peter Sellers, bringing his unique brand of humor to the character.
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Tower Heist (2011)
Description: A group of workers at a luxury apartment building plan to rob a penthouse owner who swindled them out of their pensions. The heist involves a diamond that's part of the loot.
Fact: The film was originally titled "Trump Heist" but was changed due to potential legal issues with Donald Trump.
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The Wrong Box (1966)
Description: A comedy about two elderly brothers in a tontine, where the last survivor inherits a fortune, including a valuable diamond. The film is filled with slapstick humor and mistaken identities.
Fact: The film features a young Michael Caine in one of his early comedic roles.
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The Hot Rock (1972)
Description: A group of thieves repeatedly attempt to steal a valuable diamond, only to have it slip through their fingers each time, leading to increasingly absurd heists.
Fact: The film was based on a novel by Donald E. Westlake, who wrote under the pseudonym Richard Stark.
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The Diamond Arm (1969)
Description: A Soviet comedy where a man unwittingly becomes a smuggler of diamonds, leading to a series of comedic events as he tries to evade capture.
Fact: The film was one of the highest-grossing Soviet films of all time and has become a cultural phenomenon in Russia.
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