Lord of War (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: France, Germany, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Andrew Niccol
Writer: Andrew Niccol
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Ascendant Pictures, Copag V, Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, Majority Entertainment, Rising Star Productions, Saturn Films, VIP Medienfonds 3
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: arms dealer, based on true story, car bomb, civil war, cocaine, cold war, dictator, drug addiction, hotel, interpol, liberia, new york city, prostitution, warlord
Story
Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) is an arms dealer who travels the globe selling weapons to warlords and dictators in various conflict zones. He is pursued by an Interpol agent, Jack Hulane (Elias Koteas), who aims to put an end to Yuri's illegal activities. Along the way, Yuri faces competition from other dealers, including his mentor, Simeon Weisz (Ian Holm). He also struggles with his conscience as he witnesses firsthand the devastation caused by the weapons he supplies. The story culminates in Liberia during a civil war, where Yuri's actions have dire consequences.
Summary
Lord of War is a 2005 thriller-drama directed by Andrew Niccol and based on true events, albeit fictionalized for dramatic purposes. The film follows Yuri Orlov, an arms dealer who profits from the chaos and violence of various war-torn regions around the world. The story explores themes of morality, consequences, and the global arms trade. It also touches on Yuri's relationship with his younger brother Vitaly (Jared Leto), who becomes involved in Yuri's business despite Yuri's efforts to keep him out. Although the film takes liberties with its portrayal of real-life events, it aims to shed light on the disturbing reality of the international arms trade.
