Just Ask for Diamond (1988) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Two brothers investigate a deadly mystery hidden inside a seemingly ordinary confectionery box.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Mysterious Confectionery Box

Nick and Tim are paid to protect a confectionery box. A dwarf delivers a secret package, and criminals soon begin pursuing its contents.

Key Events

• The Brothers Take the Job — The brothers are paid to take care of a confectionery box. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified setting
• A Secret Package Arrives — A dwarf enters carrying a secret package for the brothers. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: The brothers' setting
• Pressure From Criminals — Criminals across England begin seeking the package's contents. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified setting
• The Promise Is Broken — Nick and Tim break their promise and open the secret package. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: The brothers' setting

Malteasers and Hidden Stakes

The brothers open the package and find malteasers instead of an obvious treasure. They learn that the box is connected to a criminal mystery and hidden treasure.

Key Events

• The Box Contains Malteasers — The brothers discover that the supposedly secret contents are malteasers. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: The brothers' setting
• A Criminal Connection Emerges — The box is connected to an international criminal and a hidden treasure. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified setting
• The Dwarf Is Found Dead — The dwarf who delivered the package is later found dead. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location

A Murderous Accusation

The dwarf is found dead, and Tim is blamed. Nick remains with Tim in jail, where Boyle becomes associated with their investigation.

Key Events

• Tim Faces Blame — Tim is blamed for the dwarf's death. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• Nick Enters Jail — Nick spends time in jail with Tim during the murder crisis. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Jail
• Boyle Joins the Crisis — The brothers join Boyle and another old chief inspector during their crisis. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond, Boyle Location: Jail
• Criminal Threats Escalate — The brothers are threatened by criminals pursuing the small box. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• Further Jail Trouble — The brothers are sent to jail again amid accusations and disturbances. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Jail

Wanted and Hunted

Threats, jail, murder accusations, disturbance charges, and near-death situations overwhelm the brothers. Their pursuit of the truth becomes increasingly dangerous.

Key Events

• Further Jail Trouble — The brothers are sent to jail again amid accusations and disturbances. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Jail
• Wanted for Murder — The brothers become wanted in connection with murder. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• Wanted for Disturbance — They are also wanted for disturbance as the investigation worsens. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• The Brothers Nearly Die — The criminal pursuit places the brothers in situations where they are nearly killed. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• The Brothers Are Kidnapped — The brothers are kidnapped while trying to resolve the mystery. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location

The Brothers' Hardest Case

Kidnapping, concrete trainers, bullying, and a strange invitation intensify the ordeal. The brothers recognize that the small chocolate box conceals a serious mystery and push toward solving it.

Key Events

• Concrete Trainers — The brothers are given concrete trainers during their ordeal. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• Bullied by Punk Criminals — Punk criminals bully the brothers while the pursuit of the box continues. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• An Unusual Invitation — The brothers are invited by women who keep crocodiles as pets. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• The Box Hides Serious Stakes — The relentless pursuit proves that the small chocolate box conceals a serious mystery. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• The Brothers Solve the Crime — Nick and Tim work together toward solving the unexpectedly difficult crime. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond Location: Unspecified location
• The Case Reaches Resolution — The Diamond brothers' investigation reaches its stated crime-solving resolution. Characters: Nick Diamond, Tim Diamond, Boyle Location: Unspecified location

Story Breakdown

• Paid Protection Job — Nick and Tim begin with a simple assignment involving a confectionery box.
  • The Brothers Hired — The brothers are paid to take care of the box.
  • The Package Arrives — A dwarf enters carrying a secret package.
• Criminal Pressure — Various criminals pursue the package and force the brothers into a wider mystery.
  • Englandwide Pursuit — Nearly all the criminals in England seek the package's contents.
  • Promise Broken — Nick and Tim open the package despite their promise.
• Malteaser Revelation — The apparently ordinary chocolates are connected to hidden criminal stakes.
  • Unexpected Contents — The package contains malteasers.
  • Hidden Treasure — The box is linked to a secret opening and precious treasure.
• Murder Accusation — The delivery of the package is followed by a death and legal danger for Tim.
  • The Dwarf Dies — The dwarf is later found dead.
  • Tim Takes the Blame — Tim is blamed for the death.
• Jailbound Investigation — Nick stays with Tim in jail while the brothers remain connected to the investigation.
  • Nick Joins Tim — Nick spends time in jail with his brother.
  • Boyle Appears — The brothers join Boyle and another old chief inspector.
• Escalating Persecution — The investigation becomes a sequence of threats, arrests, violence, and captivity.
  • Wanted and Threatened — The brothers face criminal threats and are wanted for murder and disturbance.
  • Kidnapped and Bullied — They are nearly killed, kidnapped, given concrete trainers, and bullied by punk criminals.
• Final Crime Resolution — The brothers conclude that the small chocolate box conceals a serious mystery and pursue its solution.
  • The Crocodile Invitation — Women who keep crocodiles as pets invite the brothers.
  • The Diamond Solution — Nick and Tim work together to solve the unexpectedly difficult crime.

Directed by

Stephen Bayly

Key Cast

• Colin Dale — Nick Diamond
• Dursley McLinden — Tim Diamond
• Susannah York — Lauren Bacardi
• Saeed Jaffrey — Mr. Patel
• Patricia Hodge — Betty Charlady/Brenda von Falkenberg