Summary
Hard-boiled private detective Hamilton Nash investigates a supposed family curse linked to stolen diamonds, which unravels into a complex mystery involving murder, drugs, and a cult.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Binge-friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Time to watch it all
4 h 30 min
3 episodes, about 90 min each
An episode a night: done in 3 nights.
Reach
To rent or buy in 4 countries
First aired
1978
May 22, 1978
Ended 1978
Genres
MysteryCrimeDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
FrenchMade in
United States
Primetime Emmy Awards1978
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series1978Nominated
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series1978Nominated
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series1978Nominated
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie1978Nominated
Rated
- TV-14United States
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
22 people
James CoburnHamilton Nash
Hattie WinstonMinnie Hershey
Malachy McCourtMickey
David CanaryJack Santos
Tom BowerSgt. O'Gar
Jason MillerOwen Fitzstephan
Paul StewartThe Old Man
Brent SpinerTom Fink
Clarence FelderDick Foley
Brian DaviesTom Vernon
Jean SimmonsAaronia Haldorn
Héctor ElizondoBen Feeney
Beatrice StraightAlice Dain Leggett
Eric BrownManuel Haldorn
Leora DanaMrs. Huntoon
Laurel GoodwinLily Dain Leggett
Beeson CarrollMarshall Cotton
Karen LudwigMaria Gross
Roland WintersHubert Collinson
Susanna ClemmDolores
Frederick CoffinHarve Widden
Hank GarrettMcCracken
Directing · 1
- E.W. Swackhamer Director
Writing · 2
- Robert W. Lenski Writer, Creator
- Dashiell Hammett Novel
Production · 1
- Martin Poll Producer
Camera · 1
- Andrew Laszlo Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Murray Solomon Editor
Sound · 1
- Charles Gross Original Music Composer
Art · 3
- Gene Rudolf Production Design, Art Direction
- John Robert Lloyd Production Design, Art Direction
- Frederic C. Weiler Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Stanley Simmons Costume Design
The Dain Curse episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.5
- S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
- S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.8
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