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Blood Diamond (2006) 8.0
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8.0/10 from 242,363 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 619 user | 238 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. Director:Edward Zwick |
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Cast
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| Djimon Hounsou | ... | ||
| Jennifer Connelly | ... | ||
| Kagiso Kuypers | ... | ||
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Cordell Brown
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Jassie Vandy
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Anointing Lukola | ... |
N'Yanda Vandy
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| Jimi Mistry | ... | ||
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Rupert Simmons
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Rudolf Van De Kaap
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| Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | ... |
M'Ed
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
A story following Archer, a man tortured by his roots. With a strong survival instinct, he has made himself a key player in the business of conflict diamonds. Political unrest is rampant in Sierra Leone as people fight tooth for tooth. Upon meeting Solomon, and the beautiful Maddy, Archer's life changes forever as he is given a chance to make peace with the war around him. Written by Miist
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From the director of "Glory" and "The Last Samurai" See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
8 December 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Diamond See more »Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,471,104 (UK) (26 January 2007)Gross:
$57,366,262 (USA) (6 April 2007)Company Credits
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Solomon Vandy: Dia. Dia. Don't want to be late.
Dia Vandy: English boys don't go to school every day.
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Written by Rufus Khoza, Joseph Magotsi, Ronnie Majola and 'Nathan Dambuza Mdledle' (as Nathan Mdledle)
Produced by Jean Hebrail
Performed by Angélique Kidjo
Angelique Kidjo appears courtesy of Razor & Tie Entertainment
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Trivia
De Beers Group, which is the largest player in the diamond trade, has expressed reservations that the film will reduce public demand for diamonds. De Beers maintains the trade in conflict diamonds has been reduced from 4% to 1% by the Kimberley Process and it has been suggested the company pushed for the film to contain a disclaimer saying the events are fictional and in the past. De Beers has denied this. See more »Goofs
The Colonel states that he has been given diamond mine concessions as payment for his mercenary services, therefore there is no reason for him to chase one diamond, albeit a large one. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Solomon Vandy: Dia. Dia. Don't want to be late.
Dia Vandy: English boys don't go to school every day.
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Soundtracks
"The Retreat Song (Jikele Maweni)"Written by Rufus Khoza, Joseph Magotsi, Ronnie Majola and 'Nathan Dambuza Mdledle' (as Nathan Mdledle)
Produced by Jean Hebrail
Performed by Angélique Kidjo
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The torturous road of South African diamonds to the greedy fingers of an indifferent world makes this new Edward Zwick movie one of the most powerful Action/Adventure/Dramas to come out of Hollywood in a long time. The perfect balance between entertainment and a thoughtful social commentary helps the center of the story to have a real heart and a palpable respect for us, the audience. All this praise and I still have not mentioned Leonardo Di Caprio or Djimon Hounsou but I'm going to. Di Caprio opens a new door, introducing us to a character who is a first in his already extraordinary career. He startled us as a very young man with "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" before he fell with a serious case of Titanictis. Now, after a three a long and serious Scorsese cures, this spectacular actor makes me believe that we haven't seen anything yet. Remarkable. As remarkable as the soulful Djimon Hounsou who manages to give the film a visible soul. I was moved and yes, I must admit, surprised. Apart from the visual and interpretative prowess of "Blood Diamond" there is a realistic view of a third world country as shattering as the unforgettable one in "City Of God" Don't miss it.