The Diamond Peddlers Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Diamond Peddlers.
The Diamond Peddlers Ending Explained: Bumbling crooks Butch and Toby pose as priests in order to elude being arrested by the authorities in Africa. Directed by Giuliano Carnimeo, this 1976 comedy film stars Paul L. Smith (Matteo / Butch), alongside Antonio Cantafora as Simone / Toby, Dominic Barto as Morgan, Jacques Herlin as Inspector Nelson. With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Diamond Peddlers?
Bumbling crooks Butch and Toby pose as priests in order to elude being arrested by the authorities in Africa. Butch and Toby deliver a statue of the Virgin Mary from Africa to Amsterdam. Unbenownst to the clueless duo, they're really smuggling diamonds. A group of equally inept mobsters give chase.
Giuliano Carnimeo's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Paul L. Smith (Matteo / Butch)'s journey. Butch and Toby deliver a statue of the Virgin Mary from Africa to Amsterdam.
As part of the Šimon a Matouš (kolekce), the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.
How Does Paul L. Smith (Matteo / Butch)'s Story End?
- Paul L. Smith: Paul L. Smith's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Antonio Cantafora (Simone / Toby): Antonio Cantafora's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Dominic Barto (Morgan): Dominic Barto's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Diamond Peddlers Mean?
The Diamond Peddlers's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Paul L. Smith may feel rushed. Giuliano Carnimeo's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.