Lord of War Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

"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 own conscience.

Action Adventure Crime Drama Gangster

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Lord of War.

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  Nicolas Cage

  Longlegs, Pay the Ghost

• 
  Monica Bellucci

  Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Irreversible

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  Ethan Hawke

  Blue Moon, The Black Phone 2

• J
  Jared Leto

  TRON: Ares, Masters of the Universe

• B
  Bridget Moynahan

  Battle: Los Angeles, John Wick

• 
  Jeffrey Wright

  The Phoenician Scheme, The Batman

• D
  Donald Sutherl

Crew Behind the Film

The Lord of War behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Andrew Niccol last directed Anon and Good Kill. The film's writer Andrew Niccol last wrote Gemini Man and Anon.

Director

Andrew Niccol

Screenwriter

Andrew Niccol

Producers

Nicolas Cage
Norm Golightly
Jeremy Nathan
Andrew Niccol
Joel Phiri

Production Details

What we know about the Lord of War movie production.

Production Updates for Lord of War

Dec 2004

Completed

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