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Blood Diamond (2006) -- A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.
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Blood Diamond (2006) -- A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.
Blood Diamond (2006) -- A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.
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Overview

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Director:
Edward Zwick
Writers (WGA):
Charles Leavitt (screenplay)
Charles Leavitt (story) ...
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Release Date:
8 December 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Truth more
Plot:
A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 14 nominations more
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(183 articles)
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User Comments:
The Best Movie of 2006 more (551 total)
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 911:00 PMUSA   
Thur. Dec. 1010:00 AMUSA   

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 Mwine ... M'Ed
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blood Diamond (Germany)
Okavango (USA) (original script title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
143 min
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Mende | Afrikaans
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R (certificate #43118) | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | Australia:MA | UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Hong Kong:IIB | Brazil:16 | Malaysia:18PL | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Portugal:M/16 | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:15 | France:-12 | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Germany:16 (bw) | Greece:K-13 | India:A | Sweden:15 | France:-16 (DVD rating) | Spain:18
Filming Locations:
Cape Town, South Africa more
Company:
Warner Bros. Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The attack helicopter seen near the end of the film is a Mi-24 SuperHind Mk IV. The helicopter started life as a Russian Mi-24 (NATO designation "Hind") but underwent an extensive upgrade program by Advanced Technology and Engineering, a South African arms company. Upgrades include improvements to avionics, weapons systems, and counter measures. more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: When the sun is seen rising over Freetown, it rises over the ocean. Freetown is in Western Africa, where the sun rises over the continent to the east. 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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Movie Connections:
Featured in 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Ankala more

FAQ

What is the Kimberley Process?
What is the language Archer uses with Commander Zero?
Was there really a campaign by the diamond industry to malign this film?
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User Comments

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233 out of 376 people found the following comment useful.
The Best Movie of 2006, 3 December 2006
10/10
Author: Peter Musurlian (peter@gop.tv) from Los Angeles

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.

Put this movie at the top of your list.

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