The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond

(1960)Directed by Budd Boetticher101 minCrime, History
The Wildest Mobster of the Roaring Twenties!

Jack Diamond and his sickly brother arrive in prohibition New York as jewelry thieves. After a spell in jail, the coldly ambitious Diamond hits on the idea of stealing from thieves himself and sets about getting close to gangster boss Arnold Rothstein to move in on his booze, girls, gambling, and drugs operations.

Ray Dantonas Jack 'Legs' Diamond
Karen Steeleas Alice Scott
Elaine Stewartas Monica Drake
Jesse Whiteas Leo 'Butcher' Bremer
Simon Oaklandas Lt. Moody
Robert Loweryas Arnold Rothstein
Judson Prattas Fats Walsh
Warren Oatesas Eddie Diamond
Frank De Kovaas Syndicate Chairman
Gordon Jonesas Police Sgt. Joe Cassidy
Joseph Ruskinas Matt Moran
Dyan Cannonas Dixie
RGRichard Gardneras Vince Coll
Don Andersonas Bartender (uncredited)
Sammy Armaroas Cab Driver (uncredited)
Herb Armstrongas Cherry Nose Gioe (uncredited)
Nesdon Boothas Pawnbroker / Fence (uncredited)
GBGeorge Bruggemanas Club Patron (uncredited)
Al Caponeas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
DCDick Cherneyas Herman (uncredited)
Paul Comias Paul (uncredited)
Jann Darlynas Receptionist (uncredited)
Martin Deanas Teenager (uncredited)
JDJack Deeryas Club Patron (uncredited)