Lord of War
“Where there's a will, there's a weapon.”
Synopsis
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
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Lord of War (2005) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-10
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Yuri Orlov
Bridget Moynahan
Ava Fontaine Orlov
Jared Leto
Vitaly Orlov
Ethan Hawke
Jack Valentine
Eamonn Walker
Andre Baptiste Sr.
Ian Holm
Simeon Weisz
Sammi Rotibi
Andre Baptiste Jr.
Tanit Phoenix
Candy
Shake Tukhmanyan
Irina Orlov
Jared Burke
Ukrainian Mobster
David Shumbris
Ukrainian Mobster
Weston Cage
Vladimir
Jeremy Crutchley
Arms Fair Salesman
Jean-Pierre Nshanian
Anatoly Orlov
Eric Uys
Ukrainian Mobster
Stewart Morgan
Ukrainian Mobster
Jasper Lenz
Gregor
Kobus Marx
Boris
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.45x
+$22.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Niccol
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Lord of War
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72.6M
- Production Studios
- Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star Productions, Copag V, VIP Medienfonds 3, Majority Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Niccol
Andrew Niccol
Antonio Pinto
Amir Mokri
Zach Staenberg
Christopher Roberts, Teri-Lin Robertson, Andrew Niccol, Nicolas Cage, Philippe Rousselet
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Roberts
Producer
Teri-Lin Robertson
Producer
Zach Staenberg
Editor
Andrew Niccol
Producer
Jean-Vincent Puzos
Production Design
Nicolas Cage
Producer
Philippe Rousselet
Producer
Norman Golightly
Producer
Andrew Niccol
Screenplay
Andreas Grosch
Producer
Elisabetta Beraldo
Costume Design
Andrew Niccol
Director
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Yann Blondel
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lord of War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lord of War about?
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
Who directed Lord of War?
Lord of War was directed by Andrew Niccol.
Who stars in Lord of War?
The principal cast of Lord of War includes Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke, Eamonn Walker.
When was Lord of War released and how long is it?
Lord of War was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lord of War?
Lord of War had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $72.6M at the worldwide box office (1.45 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Lord of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lord of War was composed by Antonio Pinto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lord of War?
Lord of War holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).