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Movie Info

Release Date: December 08, 2006
Runtime: 143 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Action Thriller
Budget: $100,000,000
Revenue: $171,720,398
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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64%
Tomatometer
64
64/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.6/10
TMDB
8,221 votes
⭐
8.0/10
IMDb
623,992 votes
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Blood Diamond

2006

"Diamonds shine, but their secrets cut deep."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Diamante de sangre? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Diamante de Sangue? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ブラッド・ダむダヒンド? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: λΈ”λŸ¬λ“œ 닀이아λͺ¬λ“œ? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: θ‘€θ…₯ι’»ηŸ³? All international titles (14) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Golden Globes
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2007 Oscars Best Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
2006 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Leonardo DiCaprio
2007 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Djimon Hounsou

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $100,000,000
Revenue: $171,720,398
Profit $71,720,398
ROI +71.7% (1.7x)

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Blood Diamond is directed by Edward Zwick .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#loss of loved one 118 #inspirational 70 #journalist 54 #1990s 38 #africa 26 #macabre 23 #mercenary 23 #slavery 18 #journalism 18 #rebel 17 #sinister 15 #smuggling (contraband) 11 #oppression 7 #fisherman 4 #special unit 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about Blood Diamond

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  • The film was shot on location in several African countries, including Mozambique and South Africa, to authentically portray the landscape and atmosphere of Sierra Leone during the civil war.

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  • During the filming, Djimon Hounsou, who plays Solomon Vandy, personally connected with the story, as he was born in Benin and had experienced the effects of civil conflict in his home country.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Danny Archer's gun changes from a pistol to a larger weapon between shots during a tense standoff, which can create confusion about the scene's stakes.

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  • The soundtrack features a blend of traditional African music and contemporary scores, which enhances the emotional depth and cultural context of the film's narrative.

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  • Edward Zwick, the director, had previously explored themes of conflict and moral ambiguity in films like 'The Last Samurai', showcasing his consistent interest in complex character dynamics in war-torn settings.

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