# Lord of War (2005)

> A charismatic Brooklyn arms dealer builds a global weapons empire while family ties, law enforcement, and his own conscience threaten to expose its human cost.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1210

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Andrew Niccol
- Cast: Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke, Eamonn Walker, Ian Holm, Sammi Rotibi, Tanit Phoenix
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399295/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: sardonic, cynical, propulsive, crime movie night, political thriller double feature

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and moral conflict in the world of arms dealing.

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