The Diamond Trap (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, The Diamond Trap is an action, adventure and tv movie film directed by Don Taylor.
What it’s about. When streetwise Manhattan police detectives Rawlings (Howard Hesseman) and Brendan Thomas (Ed Marinaro) discover a major diamond heist is about to go down at a renowned gallery, they enlist one of their suspects, gallery employee Tara Holden (Brooke Shields). But an attempt to foil the robbery explodes with deadly consequences for Tara. Committed to break the case, Rawlings relentlessly pursues the clues through a twisted maze of deceit and danger that takes him to England, where he and Scotland Yard detecive Charlie Lawson expose the ultimate con and solve the crime.
Who’s in it. The Diamond Trap stars Howard Hesseman as Det. Rollings, Brooke Shields as Tara Holden, Darren McGavin as Chief Walter Vadney and Dick O'Neill as Lt. Barnett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Diamond Trap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diamond Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diamond Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diamond Trap (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Diamond Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Diamond Trap worth watching?
- The Diamond Trap holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Diamond Trap?
- The Diamond Trap stars Howard Hesseman, Brooke Shields, Darren McGavin, Dick O'Neill and Tony Steedman.
- When was The Diamond Trap released?
- The Diamond Trap was released in 1988.