The movie “Jack of Diamonds” from 1967 is a crime drama directed by Don Taylor. The main characters were played by George Hamilton, Joseph Cotten, and Marie Laforêt. This information provides an overview of where the movie was filmed, who played each role and offers fascinating facts about the movie and the events behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in several locations around the world. Some of these include Manhattan, New York City, 200 Park Avenue in Manhattan, and in Paris, France. It was also filmed at Munich-Riem Airport in Trudering-Riem, Munich, Bavaria, and Bavaria Studios in Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria. The filming dates began on the 4th of October in 1966.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Hamilton | Jeff Hill |
| Joseph Cotten | Ace |
| Maurice Evans | Nicolai Vodkine |
| Wolfgang Preiss | Wilhelm Von Schenk |
| Karl Lieffen | Helmut |
| Alexander Hegarth | Brugger |
| Eduard Linkers | Geisling |
| Al Hoosman | Police Sergeant |
| Bob Cheslock | Kauffmann |
| Carroll Baker | Carroll Baker |
| Zsa Zsa Gabor | Zsa Zsa Gabor |
| Lilli Palmer | Lilli Palmer |
| Arthur Brauss | Insurance Company Employee (uncredited) |
| Robert Naegele | Ticket Agent at Airport (uncredited) |
| Philip Roye | New York Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Udo N. von Tyrol | French Policeman (uncredited) |
| Monika Zinnenberg | Ticket Agent at Airport (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is also known as “Diamond Jack” in Japan, “Le valet de carreau” in France and “Der Diamantenprinz” in Germany and West Germany.
- It was released on 24th November 1967 in the USA with an Unrated certificate.
- The movie’s runtime is 108 minutes.
- The story centers around a famous cat burglar who reluctantly agrees to join forces with a lesser criminal to steal several famous jewels from a seemingly impenetrable vault.
- Some known cast members include George Hamilton as Jeff Hill, Joseph Cotten as Ace, and Marie Laforêt as Olga Vodkine.
- One interesting trivia is that George Hamilton was able to demand and receive $100,000.00 for this film, partly due to his relationship with the president’s daughter.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7830603
- Longitude: -73.9712488
- Place ID: ChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 200 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7533488
- Longitude: -73.9766668
- Place ID: ChIJc_8hBQJZwokRM6gKzGs3xaY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8575475
- Longitude: 2.3513765
- Place ID: ChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Munich-Riem Airport, Trudering-Riem, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 48.1366009
- Longitude: 11.7180172
- Place ID: ChIJ3618N2YKnkcRDA-DKXJkuLA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Former Munich-Riem Airport, 81829 München, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Bavaria Studios, Bavariafilmplatz 7, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 48.0651363
- Longitude: 11.5547103
- Place ID: ChIJs9pZW5renUcRXswsyzdoufw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bavariafilmpl. 7, 82031 Grünwald, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
