'Shang-Chi' Delivers Epic Superhero Action and Positive Asian Representation
Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, 'Shang-Chi', deserves praise for balancing epic superhero action, a heartfelt family plot, and positive Asian representation.
Lord of War (2005)
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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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.
Rating:R
Genre:Crime, Drama, Thriller
Written By:Andrew Niccol
In Theaters:9/16/2005
Box Office:$72,600,000
Runtime:122 minutes
Studio:Endgame Entertainment, Entertainment Manufacturing Company, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star Productions, Copag V, VIP Medienfonds 3, Majority Entertainment
Cast
Andrew Niccol
Director
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
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