Lord of War (2005) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	September 16, 2005
On DVD:	January 17, 2006
Genre:	Suspense, Drama
Director:	Andrew Niccol
Writer:	Andrew Niccol
Cast:	Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, Eamonn Walker, Ian Holm, Sammi Rotibi, Steve J. Termath, Nalu Tripician, Patrick Walton Jr.
Studio:	Lionsgate
Official site:	lordofwarthemovie.com
Running Time:	122 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality

LORD OF WAR is an action adventure story set in the world of international arms dealing.

The film, based on fact, follows the globetrotting exploits of arms dealer Yuri Orlov (NICOLAS CAGE). Through some of the deadliest war zones, Yuri struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent (ETHAN HAWKE), his business rivals, even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, Yuri must also face his...

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In the early 1980s, Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) discovers that his true calling in life is to sell guns. And sell them he does. The son of a Russian immigrant family, Orlov uses his uncanny business instincts and flair for salesmanship to become one of the world's most important, and illegal, arms suppliers. He uses his vast earnings to seduce the woman of his dreams (played by Bridget Moynahan), while unwittingly destroying her life as well as that of his brother (played by Jared Leto) with his chosen profession. All the while, a dedicated Interpol agent (Ethan Hawke) pursues him across the globe. Full movie review »