The White Diamond
Synopsis
This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolph Herzog, Marion Pöllmann, Werner Herzog, Annette Scheurich, Rainer Bergomaz
- Original Score
- Eric Spitzer, Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- The White Diamond
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Marco Polo Film AG, NDR Naturfilm, BBC Storyville, NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Rudolph Herzog, Marion Pöllmann, Werner Herzog, Annette Scheurich, Rainer Bergomaz
Eric Spitzer, Ernst Reijseger
Henning Brümmer, Klaus Scheurich
Joe Bini
Rudolph Herzog, Annette Scheurich
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Rudolph Herzog
Screenplay
Joe Bini
Editor
Marion Pöllmann
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
Annette Scheurich
Screenplay
Henning Brümmer
Director of Photography
Klaus Scheurich
Director of Photography
Rainer Bergomaz
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Diamond
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What is The White Diamond about?
This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.
Who directed The White Diamond?
The White Diamond was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in The White Diamond?
The principal cast of The White Diamond includes Werner Herzog, Graham Dorrington, Annette Scheurich, Marc Anthony Yhap, Dieter Plage.
When was The White Diamond released and how long is it?
The White Diamond was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Diamond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Diamond was composed by Eric Spitzer, Ernst Reijseger.