Name: Diamond Head
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1962-12-27
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, George Chakiris, France Nuyen, James Darren

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The Giant Story of Modern Hawaii!

Rich Hawaiian pineapple grower and US Senatorial candidate Richard Howland tries to control everything and everyone around him, including his headstrong sister, Slone.

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Directed by: Guy Green
Written by: Marguerite Roberts, Peter Gilman
Produced by: Jerry Bresler
Music by: John Williams

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December 27, 1962 · 1 h 47 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released: December 27, 1962
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 35 countries

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Where can I stream Diamond Head?

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In the United States, Diamond Head streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Diamond Head worth watching?

56

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6).

Is Diamond Head good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Diamond Head plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.