Blood Diamond
"It will cost you everything."
Originally released in 2006. Blood Diamond is a drama/thriller film. directed by Edward Zwick. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, and Jennifer Connelly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (8,109 votes)
Budget
$100M
Production budget
Box Office
$171.7M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Danny Archer
Djimon Hounsou
as Solomon Vandy
Jennifer Connelly
as Maddy Bowen
Kagiso Kuypers
as Dia Vandy
Arnold Vosloo
as Colonel Coetzee
Antony Coleman
as Cordell Brown
Benu Mabhena
as Jassie Vandy
Anointing Lukola
as N'Yanda Vandy
David Harewood
as Captain Poison
Basil Wallace
as Benjamin Kapanay
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Revenue
- $171,700,000
Production Companies
- Virtual Studios
- Spring Creek Pictures
- Bedford Falls Productions
- Initial Entertainment Group
- Lonely Film Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Liberty Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blood Diamond about?
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 v...
Who directed Blood Diamond?
Blood Diamond was directed by Edward Zwick.
How long is Blood Diamond?
Blood Diamond has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Blood Diamond released?
Blood Diamond was released on December 8, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blood Diamond?
The main cast of Blood Diamond includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers, Arnold Vosloo.
Is Blood Diamond worth watching?
Blood Diamond has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 8,109 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.