

Rod Serling narrates a 300-year body count in 105 minutes. Who's next?
The curse of the legendary blue Hope Diamond on all its owners is dramatized from the gem's discovery in 17th Century India until its donation to the Smithsonian Institute.
Acting
Samantha Eggar's descent from glamour to gin-soaked ruin.
Direction
Delbert Mann making 17th century India look like a soundstage.
Production
The actual Hope Diamond on loan—security nightmare.

Director
Delbert Mann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Evalyn McLean once had the Hope Diamond sewn into her dress for a White House party, which this film recreates.
Made during the 1970s occult craze, this TV movie rode the coattails of 'The Exorcist' and 'The Amityville Horror'—but with PBS energy.
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