Black Diamonds
Dec 31, 1932 · 53m
Director
Charles HanmerOverview
Inspired by the Cadeby Main pit disaster, this is former miner and amateur director Charles Hanmer's innovative and audaciously ambitious feature debut. It's the tale of brassy Yorkshireman John Morgan's (played by Dewsbury's Beckett Bould) quest to convince an MP to finance a film about pit life. Threading stories about safety and technology with sketches of miners' hobbies, it's a holistic portrait of Barnsley pitmen.
Cast of Black Diamonds
Crew of Black Diamonds
About Black Diamonds
What is Black Diamonds about?
Inspired by the Cadeby Main pit disaster, this is former miner and amateur director Charles Hanmer's innovative and audaciously ambitious feature debut. It's the tale of brassy Yorkshireman John Morgan's (played by Dewsbury's Beckett Bould) quest to convince an MP to finance a film about pit life. Threading stories about safety and technology with sketches of miners' hobbies, it's a holistic…
When was Black Diamonds released?
Black Diamonds was released on December 31, 1932.
How long is Black Diamonds?
Black Diamonds runs 53 minutes.
Who directed Black Diamonds?
Black Diamonds was directed by Charles Hanmer.
Who is in the cast of Black Diamonds?
The cast of Black Diamonds includes Beckett Bould (John Morgan), Jennie Stevens (Mrs. Morgan), Norman Astridge (John Martin MP) and Jenny Morgan (The Child).