The Art of War
“Do you know who your enemy is?”
Synopsis
Neil Shaw is both agent and weapon - a critical line of defense for the Secretary General of the United Nations. He does not even officially exist. As an international security expert, he must uncover an international plot in which ruthless terrorists threatened to bring down the United Nations on the eve of an historic summit with China. A mysterious chain of events leads to the murder of the Chinese U.N. Ambassador, and the terrorists frame Neil Shaw, the one man they believe can stop them. Accused of the crime, Shaw goes underground — in effect, vanishing from his own life — as he tries to stop what could become World War III.
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The Art of War (2000) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-08
Top Cast
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Wesley Snipes
Neil Shaw
Donald Sutherland
Douglas Thomas
Anne Archer
Eleanor Hooks
Maury Chaykin
Frank Capella
Liliana Komorowska
Jenna Novak
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
David Chan
Michael Biehn
Robert Bly
Marie Matiko
Julia Fang
James Hong
Ambassador Wu
Ron Yuan
Ming
Glen Chin
Ochai
Bonnie Mak
Anna
Paul Hopkins
Ray
Uni Park
Tina Chan
Phil Chiu
Triad Hood Driver
Erin Selby
Hong Kong Reporter
Larry Lam
Fighter (uncredited)
Michael Murphy
Politician (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.75x
-$9.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Beach, Simon Barry
- Original Score
- Normand Corbeil
- Original Title
- The Art of War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.2M
- Production Studios
- Amen Ra Films, Franchise Pictures, Filmline International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Duguay
Wayne Beach, Simon Barry
Normand Corbeil
Pierre Gill
Michel Arcand
Wesley Snipes, Nicolas Clermont, Dan Halsted, Elie Samaha
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Gill
Director of Photography
Wayne Beach
Screenplay
Nicolas Clermont
Producer
Michel Arcand
Editor
Simon Barry
Screenplay
Christian Duguay
Director
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of War
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What is The Art of War about?
Neil Shaw is both agent and weapon - a critical line of defense for the Secretary General of the United Nations. He does not even officially exist. As an international security expert, he must uncover an international plot in which ruthless terrorists threatened to bring down the United Nations on the eve of an historic summit with China. A mysterious chain of events leads to the murder of the Chinese U.N. Ambassador, and the terrorists frame Neil Shaw, the one man they believe can stop them. Accused of the crime, Shaw goes underground — in effect, vanishing from his own life — as he tries to stop what could become World War III.
Who directed The Art of War?
The Art of War was directed by Christian Duguay.
Who stars in The Art of War?
The principal cast of The Art of War includes Wesley Snipes, Donald Sutherland, Anne Archer, Maury Chaykin, Liliana Komorowska.
When was The Art of War released and how long is it?
The Art of War was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Art of War?
The Art of War had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $30.2M at the worldwide box office (0.75 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Art of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Art of War was composed by Normand Corbeil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Art of War?
The Art of War holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).