Blood and Oil
Synopsis
Mark Unwin is one of four employees of Krielsen International oil company captured by militant group MEND whilst they are working in Nigeria. His wife Claire flies out with Alice Onuko, Nigerian-born,British-raised P.R. for Krielsen. When the women arrive in Port Harcourt they are told a ransom has been agreed - as is the norm since MEND depends on ransoms to fund itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Attwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Hibbert
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Blood and Oil
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Attwood
Guy Hibbert
Trevor Jones
Department Leadership Roster
David Attwood
Director
Guy Hibbert
Writer
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood and Oil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blood and Oil about?
Mark Unwin is one of four employees of Krielsen International oil company captured by militant group MEND whilst they are working in Nigeria. His wife Claire flies out with Alice Onuko, Nigerian-born,British-raised P.R. for Krielsen. When the women arrive in Port Harcourt they are told a ransom has been agreed - as is the norm since MEND depends on ransoms to fund itself.
Who directed Blood and Oil?
Blood and Oil was directed by David Attwood.
Who stars in Blood and Oil?
The principal cast of Blood and Oil includes Jodhi May, Naomie Harris, David Oyelowo, Paterson Joseph.
When was Blood and Oil released and how long is it?
Blood and Oil was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood and Oil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood and Oil was composed by Trevor Jones.