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Synopsis
One man demonstrates how to get rich selling warring nations the tools of their deadly trade in this dark comedy drama. Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) is an opportunistic businessman who stumbled into a gold mine after the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Huge caches of Soviet weapons became available at bargain prices (and even for free if one wasn't above stealing), and as literally billions of dollars' worth of Soviet military technology disappeared, it began finding its way into the hands of weapons dealers eager to sell it to the highest bidder. Orlov was one such dealer who found plenty of buyers for guns and military gear in unstable Third World nations, who paid cash and didn't appreciate too many questions. Orlov's exploits in the arms business quickly made him a very rich man, but they've also led to some unwanted attention from Jack Valentine (Ethan Hawke), an Interpol agent who is convinced Orlov isn't playing by the rules. Inspired by a true story, Lord of War also features Jared Leto, Ian Holm, Bridget Moynahan, and Donald Sutherland. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Nicolas Cage Yuri Orlov
Ethan Hawke Jack Valentine
Ethan Hawke Valentine
Ian Holm Simeon Weisz
Eamonn Walker Baptiste Senior
Jared Leto Vitali Orlov
Sammi Rotibi Baptiste Junior
Bridget Moynahan Ava Fontaine

Production Crew

Stephen H. Carter Art Director
James E. Vidal Associate Producer
Mindy Marin Casting
Amir Mokri Cinematographer
Doug Hansen Co-producer
Antonio Pinto Composer (Music Score)
Elisabetta Beraldo Costume Designer
Andrew Niccol Director
Zach Staenberg Editor
Andreas Schmid Executive Producer
Bradley Cramp Executive Producer
Christopher Eberts Executive Producer
Fabrice Gianfermi Executive Producer
Gary Hamilton Executive Producer
James D. Stern Executive Producer
Michael Mendelsohn Executive Producer
Ronaldo Vasconcellos Executive Producer
Matthew Penry-Davey First Assistant Director
John Bissell Musical Direction/Supervision
Andreas Grosch Producer
Andrew Niccol Producer
Andy Grosch Producer
Chris Roberts Producer
Christopher Roberts Producer
Nicolas Cage Producer
Norm Golightly Producer
Philippe Rousselet Producer
Philippe Rousselot Producer
Jean-Vincent Puzos Production Designer
Andrew Niccol Screenwriter
Donna Hamilton Set Decorator
Derek Mansvelt Sound/Sound Designer
Tyronne Stevenson Special Effects Supervisor
Eddie Yansick Stunts Coordinator
Dane A. Davis Supervising Sound Editor
Eric Warren Lindemann Supervising Sound Editor
L'E.S.T. Visual Effects
Yann Blondel Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2005
Runtime: 122
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality
Category: Feature

Genre
Crime
Drama

Produced by
Ascendant Pictures
Copag V
Endgame Entertainment
Rising Star
Saturn Films
VP Medienfonds 3

Release
September 16, 2005 (USA)
by Arclight Films
Entertainment Manufacturing Company
Lions Gate Films

Awards
2005 - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking - National Board of Review