Title: Blood Diamond
Year: 2006
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Edward Zwick
Writer: Charles Leavitt (screenplay), C. Gaby Mitchell (story), Charles Leavitt (story) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Arnold Vosloo

Plot: Set during the Sierra Leone Civil War in the late 1990s, the film follows the intertwined journeys of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a mercenary and diamond smuggler, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a fisherman forced to work in the diamond mines. When Solomon discovers a rare pink diamond, he hides it, hoping it will reunite him with his family. Danny, realizing the diamond's value, forms an uneasy alliance with Solomon to find the precious gem. Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), a journalist, becomes involved in their quest for different reasons. As they navigate through the war-torn country, their lives intersect in a dangerous and volatile search for redemption, love, and survival.

Awards: Blood Diamond received various nominations and awards.

Academy Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Best Film Editing.

Box Office Earnings: Blood Diamond grossed over $171 million worldwide.

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Duration: 2h 23min
Language: English