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By Euler Leaks

Updated 29 March 2023

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2005 crime war film

Lord of War

Released	2005 (17 years, 6 months ago)

Director	Andrew Niccol
Duration	117 minutes
Genre	drama film and crime film
Composer	Antonio Pinto
Production company	Saturn Films
Country of origin	Germany and United States of America
Screenwriter	Andrew Niccol
Producer	Nicolas Cage, Andrew Niccol and Chris Roberts

About Lord of War

Lord of War, the 2005 film directed by Andrew Niccol, is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the global arms trade. Starring Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov, a Ukrainian-American arms dealer, the film takes viewers on a journey through the seedy underworld of international weapons trafficking.

With a sharp script and strong performances from Cage and his co-stars, including Ethan Hawke and Jared Leto, Lord of War is a powerful indictment of the greed and corruption that drive the arms trade. Niccol's direction is stylish and assured, and the film's use of real-life news footage and statistics adds an extra layer of authenticity to the story.

Despite its serious subject matter, Lord of War is also darkly humorous at times, with Cage delivering some memorable one-liners as the amoral Orlov. The film's final scene, in which Orlov reflects on his life and legacy, is a haunting and poignant conclusion to this gripping tale.

Overall, Lord of War is a must-see film for anyone interested in the politics and economics of the global arms trade. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the role that weapons dealers play in perpetuating conflict around the world.

References:

- Ebert, R. (2005). Lord of War movie review & film summary (2005). Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/lord-of-war-2005

- Travers, P. (2005). Lord of War. Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/lord-of-war-103645/