BLOOD DIAMOND

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Set against the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990's Sierra Leone, Danny Archer, a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy, a Mende fisherman are 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, an American journalist whose idealism is tempered by a deepening connection with Archer, the two men embark on a trek through rebel territory--a journey that could save Solomon's family and give Archer the second chance he thought he would never have.

Also Known As: Diamond, Okavango

Production Status: Released

Logline: A poor African farmer gets caught up in the conflict between an American diamond smuggler and the syndicate that controls local diamond mining industry.

Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller and Crime/Gangster

Running Time: 2 hrs. 11 min.

Release Date: December 8th, 2006 (wide)

MPAA Rating: R for strong violence and language.

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International

Production Co.: Virtual Studios, Bedford Falls Company, Spring Creek Pictures

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.

Financiers: Initial Entertainment Group

Filming Locations: London, UK, New York, USA, Mozambique, Cape Town, South Africa

Produced in: United States