Blood Diamond (2006)

A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.

Director:

Edward Zwick

Writers:

Charles Leavitt (screenplay), Charles Leavitt (story)

Stars:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly

Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 27 nominations.

Cast

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
Antony Coleman	...	Cordell Brown
Benu Mabhena	...	Jassie Vandy
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)

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.

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Plot Keywords:

civil war | diamond | rebel | sierra leone | journalist | 

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Taglines:

Freedom

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

DiCaprio carries a non-custom Emerson CQC-7 folding knife with Black T finish. The knife appears worn, indicating he has likely had it a while. Emerson knives are popular throughout the world.

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Goofs

Satellite phones have an inherent delay between the parties, due to the distance of the satellite from Earth. When Danny calls Maddy with a satellite phone, there are no delays in their conversation.

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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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Connections

Referenced in Coming 2 America (2021)

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Soundtracks

Ankala
Written by Francis John Langba
Performed by Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Under license from Refugee All Stars of S.L. Inc.

User Reviews

An Undeniably Powerful And Breathtaking Film

An undeniably powerful and breathtaking film from talented director Edward Zwick. 'Blood Diamond' is a beautifully shot war thriller set against the backdrop of the Sierra Leone civil war, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou in their Oscar-nominated roles. By far one of the best war dramas of modern times, 'Blood Diamond' is a powerful testament in the film industry boasting intense and well-executed action scenes and heart-wrenching drama. Zwick's vision truly outpaces his narrative in this compulsive and thought-provoking tale. An exciting and compelling tale, that stand as a great acting showcase for the two leads.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA Germany UK

Language:

English Mende Afrikaans

Release Date:

8 December 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Diamond

Filming Locations:

UK

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,648,324, 10 December 2006

Gross USA:

$57,377,916

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$171,720,398

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Virtual Studios, Spring Creek Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

143 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1