An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
It will cost you everything.
Director: Edward Zwick · Writers: Charles Leavitt, C. Gaby Mitchell
An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Danny Archer
Djimon Hounsou
Solomon Vandy
Jennifer Connelly
Maddy Bowen
Kagiso Kuypers
Dia Vandy
Arnold Vosloo
Colonel Coetzee
Antony Coleman
Cordell Brown
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Benjamin Kapanay
Jimi Mistry
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Michael Sheen
Simmons I watched on Netflix and it was a very good film. The film isn't all action and shows the living conditions there. Djimon Hounsou, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly were very good in the film
Rewatching Blood Diamond reminded me why it’s such a powerful and unforgettable film. It’s not just a movie—it’s an experience that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers one of his best performances as Danny Archer. His character’s journey from selfish opportunist to someone who finds his humanity is so raw and real that it hit me on a deeper level this time around. Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy was equally breathtaking; his portrayal of a father’s unshakable love and desperation to reunite with his son brought me to tears more than once. The film’s depiction of conflict diamonds and the devastating impact they have on innocent lives is brutal, but it’s a story that needs to be told. It forces you to confront the harsh realities of greed and exploitation, while also shining a light on the strength and resilience of the human spirit. …
With the new millennium dawning, fisherman "Solomon" (Djimon Hounsou) is eagerly anticipating the day when his young son "Dia" (Kagiso Kuypers) will realise his dream of becoming a doctor. That idyll is sharply destroyed, though, when his Sierra Leone village is beset by rebels who capture him and force him to work in their diamond mines. Not long into his travails, he discovers a very valuable blood stone which his brute of a commander sees him hide. Before he can act upon his suspicions, the army arrive and in the mêlée both men are captured and imprisoned. The ertswhile gangster is blabbing to anyone that will listen about "Solomon" and his priceless jewel, and that attracts the attention of smuggler "Archer" (Leonardo Di Caprio). He knows that the one thing more important to "Solomon" than the stone is his family, so he has him released with a promise that if he retrieves the stone…
Blood Diamond is a 2006 drama and thriller movie from Germany directed by Edward Zwick, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly. It was released on December 8, 2006. The running time is 2 h 23 min, in Afrikaans. Audiences rate it 7.6/10 from 8,611 votes — well received.
“It will cost you everything.”
Blood Diamond was released on December 8, 2006.
Blood Diamond was directed by Edward Zwick.
The main cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers and Arnold Vosloo.
Blood Diamond runs 2 h 23 min.
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It holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 8,611 ratings, so fans of drama and thriller titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars. 8 wins & 32 nominations total
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