8 of Diamonds

8 of Diamonds

Priceless Diamond. Flawless Scheme. Shameless Criminals.

2006 · 89 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama, Crime

A diamond heist goes wrong when one of the thieves gets shot during the escape after swallowing a priceless diamond. Deception, blackmail, and murder schemes overshadow the lives of the eight people left chasing the diamond.

Directed by Scott Prestin

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