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Blood Diamond

Year:
Duration:
143 min
Genres:
Adventure | Drama | Thriller
IMDB rate:
8
Director:
Edward Zwick
Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 22 nominations
Details
Country: Germany
Release Date: 2006-12-08
Filming Locations: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Earnings
Budget: $100,000,000
Opening Weekend: $8,648,324 (USA) (10 December 2006)
Gross: $57,312,489 (USA) (1 April 2007)
Cast
Actor
Character
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
Bouba Badiane
Tupac T-Shirt
Ato Essandoh
Commander Rambo
Percy Matsemela
Commander Zero
Ronnie Nyakale
Digger 1
Tony Kgoroge
Troop Leader
Nick Reding
British DFID Minister
Klemens Becker
German Minister
Akin Omotoso
Peacekeeper
Chiméne Costa
Red Cross Worker
Dini Nondumo
Mende UN Worker
Grant Swanby
UNCHR Official
Tau Maserumule
R.U.F. Soldier #1
Adetokumboh M'Cormack
R.U.F. Trainer
Martin Abdul-Jabbar
Guinean Guard (as Martin Abdul Jabbar)
Gaurav Chopra
French Journalist
Karl McMillan
Aussie Journalist
David S. Lee
Cockney Journalist
Jonathan Pienaar
SA Cameraman
Sonni Chidiebere
Kamajoor Headman
Nnamdi Onyeiwu
Kamajoor
Nhlanhla Mavimbela
Child Soldier 1
Mfundo Pisani
Child Soldier 2
Phado Bahola
Child Soldier 3 (Indoc)
Thabang Mothle
Child Soldier 4 (Indoc)
Buhle Seya
Child Soldier 5 (Indoc)
Sizwe Makapela
Child Soldier 6 (Indoc)
Tyrone Keogh
SA Page
Winston Ntshona
Old Mende Man
Mduduzi Mabaso
Rebel 1
Nathaniel Ramabulana
Rebel 2 (as Nat Ramabulana)
Zenzo Ngqobe
Rebel 3
Mlungisi Hlophe
Rebel 4
Carol Behane
Mother at the Bridge
Nigel Harman
News Reporter
Clare Holman
News Reporter
Kedibone Tholo
Prostitute 1
Koketso Mojela
Prostitute 2
Ray Donn
Journalist (uncredited)
Karen Haacke
Van De Kaap's Wife (uncredited)
Dan Hirst
Colonel's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Cordell McQueen
Young mercinary (uncredited)
Scott Wickes
Journalist (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
De Beers Group, which is the largest player in the diamond trade, has expressed reservations that the film will reduce public demand for diamonds. De Beers maintains the trade in conflict diamonds has been reduced from 4% to 1% by the Kimberley Process and it has been suggested the company pushed for the film to contain a disclaimer saying the events are fictional and in the past. De Beers has denied this.
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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.
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The white transport helicopter Danny Archer, Solomon Vandy, and Maddy Bowen fly to the refugee camp in is a Russian Mi-8 (NATO designation "Hip-P").
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Goofs
As Archer draws his pistol, the sound of the hammer cocking is heard, yet when shown from the side, the hammer is at rest.
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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.
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When Danny is talking to Maddy at night and drinking out of the plastic jug he hands it to her with the cap off, yet when he hands it to Maddy, the red lid is screwed on.
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Quotes
Maddy Bowen: Tell me where you are, and I will come help you.
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Danny Archer: Sometimes I wonder... will God ever forgive us for what we've done to each other? Then I look around and I realize... God left this place a long time ago.
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Soldier: [Before chopping off the hand of a man] Short sleeve or long sleeve? 2 of 2 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share this Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options [as they were encountering some child soldiers while driving] Danny Archer: Drive right at them, they'll panic.
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Faq
Q
What is the Kimberley Process?
A
The Kimberley Process is an international agreement to stem the trade of conflict (blood) diamonds being sold by illegitimate rebel groups. It requires all diamonds to come with government certificates proving that the diamonds were mined in that country and are not benefiting rebel armies. The majority of diamond-producing or consuming countries (a total of 71) are members of the Kimberley Process.
Q
How much would a pink diamond of that size be worth in real life?
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How does the movie end?
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