Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | Danny Archer | |
Djimon Hounsou | ... | Solomon Vandy | |
Jennifer Connelly | ... | Maddy Bowen | |
Kagiso Kuypers | ... | Dia Vandy | |
Arnold Vosloo | ... | Colonel Coetzee | |
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Antony Coleman | ... | Cordell Brown |
Benu Mabhena | ... | Jassie Vandy | |
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Anointing Lukola | ... | N'Yanda Vandy |
David Harewood | ... | Captain Poison | |
Basil Wallace | ... | Benjamin Kapanay | |
Jimi Mistry | ... | Nabil | |
Michael Sheen | ... | Rupert Simmons | |
Marius Weyers | ... | Rudolf Van De Kaap | |
Stephen Collins | ... | Ambassador Walker | |
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | ... | M'Ed (as Ntare Mwine) |
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
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.