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Blood Diamond (2006)
143 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Thriller  -  8 December 2006 (USA)
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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), C. Gaby Mitchell (story), 1 more credit »
Stars:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly | See full cast and crew »
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Cast
Cast overview, first billed only:
Leonardo DiCaprio     Leonardo DiCaprio     ...    
Danny Archer
Djimon Hounsou     Djimon Hounsou     ...    
Solomon Vandy
Jennifer Connelly     Jennifer Connelly     ...    
Maddy Bowen
Kagiso Kuypers     Kagiso Kuypers     ...    
Dia Vandy
Arnold Vosloo     Arnold Vosloo     ...    
Colonel Coetzee
Antony Coleman     Antony Coleman     ...    
Cordell Brown
Benu Mabhena     Benu Mabhena     ...    
Jassie Vandy
Anointing Lukola     Anointing Lukola     ...    
N'Yanda Vandy
David Harewood     David Harewood     ...    
Captain Poison
Basil Wallace     Basil Wallace     ...    
Benjamin Kapanay
Jimi Mistry     Jimi Mistry     ...    
Nabil
Michael Sheen     Michael Sheen     ...    
Rupert Simmons
Marius Weyers     Marius Weyers     ...    
Rudolf Van De Kaap
Stephen Collins     Stephen Collins     ...    
Ambassador Walker
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine     Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine     ...    
M'Ed (as Ntare Mwine)
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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
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords:
diamond | rebel | fisherman | sierra leone | mercenary | See more »
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Genres:
Adventure | Drama | Thriller
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence and language | See all certifications »
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Official Sites:
Warner Bros [France] | Warner Bros. [United States]
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Mende | Afrikaans
Release Date:
8 December 2006 (USA) See more »
Also Known As:
Diamond See more »
Filming Locations:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 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)
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Company Credits
Production Co:
Warner Bros., Virtual Studios, Spring Creek Productions See more »
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Runtime:
143 min
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Trivia
When Danny Archer arrives in South Africa, there are two women standing in front of the airport and he walks by them. These women are Leonardo DiCaprio's mother and grandmother. See more »
Goofs
When Archer is talking to Maddy before leaving with the group of journalists, he puts his hand on her right shoulder and she shakes his hand off of her left shoulder in the next shot. 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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References First Blood (1982) See more »
Soundtracks
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Written by Mohamed Kent Jalloh and George Acogny
Produced by George Acogny
Performed by Masta Kent
Masta Kent appears courtesy of Studio J Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the language Archer uses with Commander Zero?
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Q: What is the RUF?
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The Best Movie of 2006
3 December 2006 | by Peter Musurlian (peter@gop.tv) (Los Angeles) – See all my reviews

I saw this on December 2nd in La Canada, CA @ a Sneak Preview...a week before it opened nationwide. How do I express my utter satisfaction & amazement with this film.

Take Leonardo DiCaprio's best performance over the last 15 years and multiply it by 10. He is mind-blowing. Awarding him an Oscar for Blood Diamond would not be a big enough compliment for the way he aced the role of Danny Archer.

The fabulous & flawless Charles Leavitt script is only enhanced by Ed Zwick's masterful directing job. Djimon Hounsou is perfectly cast and is more-than-believable when he wields a shovel.

And, Jennifer Connelly's understated elegance & expressiveness is captivating.

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