Blood Diamond

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Box Office Total: $57,312,489



Release Date: December 8, 2006
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Edward Zwick
Screenwriter: Charles Leavitt, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, James Purefoy, Arnold Vosloo, Stephen Collins, Michael Sheen
Genre: Action, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for strong violence and language)
Official Website: BloodDiamondmovie.com
Plot Summary: Set against the backdrop of the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, "Blood Diamond" is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories and their circumstances are as different as any can be—until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives.

While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon—who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields—has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory. More than a search for a valuable diamond, the journey could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.



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Blood Diamond Moved Up a Week
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
October 27, 2006


Warner Bros. Pictures has moved the release date for its action drama Blood Diamond to December 8, 2006, one week earlier than previously slated. The studio said the move was in response to strong reactions from early screening audiences. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

In making the announcement, Fellman stated, "We have seen the positive buzz on the film building, so it made sense to put it up on screens as early as possible to take advantage of what promises to be excellent word-of-mouth. We also want to give Academy and guild members every opportunity to see 'Blood Diamond' on the big screen in anticipation of a very competitive awards season."

Blood Diamond director Edward Zwick was also very supportive of the move to December 8, saying, "Everyone involved in 'Blood Diamond,' on both sides of the camera, believed in this movie and worked very hard to make it happen. On behalf of all of them, I am very pleased that the studio is demonstrating so much faith in our film."

Set against the backdrop of the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Both men are African, but their histories and their circumstances are as different as any can be--until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond that can transform their lives.

While in prison for smuggling, Archer learns that Solomon--who was taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields--has found and hidden the extraordinary rough stone. With the help of Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory. More than a search for a valuable diamond, the journey could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.

The screenplay was written by Charles Leavitt, from a story by Leavitt and C. Gaby Mitchell.

Blitzkrieg

Looks pretty cool. I usually like all of Leo's stuff, so this should be enjoyable.

Slimdust

yeah im not sure if Leo has ever been in a bad movie. He knows how to pick his roles.

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Updated July 22nd, 2007

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