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The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2009): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond is a 2009 romantic drama starring Chris Evans and Bryce Dallas Howard. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Metascore
51
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The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond About?

The premise of The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1920s Memphis, the spirited heiress Fisher Willow hires the charismatic Jimmy Dobyne as her escort, challenging societal norms. What begins as a professional arrangement evolves into a passionate romance. However, Fisher ultimately discovers that love cannot be purchased, triggering a series of emotional consequences and a journey of personal growth in this moving drama exploring the complexities of relationships and the risks of pursuing them.

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond Themes & Keywords

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  • halloween party
  • masquerade mask
  • plantation
  • love
  • diamond
  • alcoholic
  • accusation
  • 1920s
  • earrings
  • assisted suicide
  • poor man rich woman
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  • memphis tennessee
  • father daughter relationship
  • class differences
  • debutante
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Cast & crew

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond Cast

Chris Evans leads the cast, with Bryce Dallas Howard.

Ratings

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond Plot Summary

What happens in The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Fisher Willow, an audacious heiress with a fierce spirit, finds herself back in Memphis against her will after her time abroad, courtesy of her elderly aunt’s insistence. Eager to join in on the esteemed tradition of being presented to society, she is nonetheless weighed down by her family’s sullied reputation, a legacy tainted by her father’s infamous act of intentionally weakening a levee, culminating in tragedy and damaging the family’s standing.

Full summary

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The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond?

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond released?

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond was released on December 30, 2009.

Who is in the cast of The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond?

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond stars Chris Evans and Bryce Dallas Howard.

How is The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond rated?

The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond have a post-credit scene?

No. The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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