Diamond Run (1996)

Director
David Giancola

Main cast
Linda Ljoka; Michael J. Valentine; Sean P. Donahue; Fred Gleeck; Richard Lynch

Genres
Crime, Action

Description
Rogue Vietnam War vets led by their old commander Sloan try to steal some diamonds, but mysterious Megan Marlow steals them first. Sloan sends his men after her, but rogue cop Jack Cates, who's partner was murdered by Sloan, helps her.


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