Diamond Skulls (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Intohimonsa uhri, Sti lampsi ton diamantion, L'ora del tè, ダイヤモンド・スカル, Ciúmes de Morte, Cuerpo de elite, Obsesión en la oscuridad, Dark Obsession, Death and Desire
Director: Nick Broomfield
Writer: Nick Broomfield, Tim Rose Price
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: British Screen Productions, Prism Entertainment, Circle Films, Working Title Films, Film4 Productions
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: jealousy, police, investigation, hit-and-run, incident
Story
Hugo (Gabriel Byrne), an heir to a fortune and a married man with a young son, suspects his wife Ginny (Amanda Donahoe) of infidelity, leading him into jealous rage. One night, after drinking with fellow officers, he accidentally runs over a woman who resembles Ginny but does not stop or swerve. His friends persuade him to continue driving. Peter (Struan Rodger), Hugo's business associate, sees an opportunity to gain power over the estate by covering up the incident, while Jamie (Douglas Hodge), Hugo's sister's boyfriend, insists on going to the police. As the investigation closes in, Hugo's family closes ranks, and a psychological tug of war ensues between those who want to protect Hugo and those who want him to confess.
Summary
Diamond Skulls is a 1989 drama-thriller directed by Nick Broomfield. The film revolves around Hugo, the heir to a fortune, and his struggles with jealousy and paranoia that lead to a tragic accident. The story explores themes of power dynamics within families and societal norms surrounding privilege and guilt.
