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Blood Diamond

- It will cost you everything.

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.

Release Date : 2006-12-08

Language :AfrikaansEnglish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Virtual StudiosSpring Creek PicturesBedford Falls ProductionsInitial Entertainment GroupLonely Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG.Warner Bros. PicturesLiberty Pictures

Production Country : GermanyUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Danny Archer

Original Name : Leonardo DiCaprio

Gender : Male

Character Name : Solomon Vandy

Original Name : Djimon Hounsou

Gender : Male

Character Name : Maddy Bowen

Original Name : Jennifer Connelly

Gender : Female

Character Name : Dia Vandy

Original Name : Kagiso Kuypers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Colonel Coetzee

Original Name : Arnold Vosloo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cordell Brown

Original Name : Antony Coleman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jassie Vandy

Original Name : Benu Mabhena

Gender : Female

Character Name : N'Yanda Vandy

Original Name : Anointing Lukola

Gender : Female

Character Name : Captain Poison

Original Name : David Harewood

Gender : Male

Character Name : Benjamin Kapanay

Original Name : Basil Wallace

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nabil

Original Name : Jimi Mistry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Simmons

Original Name : Michael Sheen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Van De Kaap

Original Name : Marius Weyers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ambassador Walker

Original Name : Stephen Collins

Gender : Male

Character Name : M'Ed

Original Name : Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Commander Rambo

Original Name : Ato Essandoh

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cockney Journalist

Original Name : David S. Lee

Gender : Male

Character Name : Commander Zero

Original Name : Percy Matsemela

Gender : Male

Character Name : German Minister

Original Name : Klemens Becker

Gender : Male

Character Name : UNCHR Official

Original Name : Grant Swanby

Gender : Male

Character Name : R.U.F. Trainer

Original Name : Adetokumboh M'Cormack

Gender : Male

Character Name : SA Page

Original Name : Tyrone Keogh

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rebel 1

Original Name : Mduduzi Mabaso

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rebel 2

Original Name : Nathaniel Ramabulana

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rebel 3

Original Name : Zenzo Ngqobe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Diplomat's Wife (uncredited)

Original Name : Vanessa Haywood

Gender : Female

Reviews

rxbudian

@rxbudian

2023-03-09

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

RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2024-12-16

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. There’s a particular scene where Solomon finds himself face-to-face with his son, who has been taken and brainwashed—it’s heart-wrenching and stays with you long after the credits roll. Edward Zwick’s direction is stunning. The action is gripping, the emotional beats are deeply moving, and the film’s message is clear without being preachy. The cinematography captures the beauty and tragedy of Africa in a way that feels both poetic and unflinchingly honest. The soundtrack, too, weaves perfectly into the story, adding to the intensity and emotion. This movie is more than just entertainment—it’s a reminder of what people are willing to sacrifice for love, for family, and for what’s right. By the end, I was left emotionally drained but also inspired. Blood Diamond is a masterpiece, a film that hits every chord, and one I’ll always hold close to my heart.