Lord of War
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This film charts the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa, selling guns to mobsters in his local neigh...bourhood, through to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s, where he forms a business partnership with an African warlord and his psychotic son. The film also charts his relationship through the years with his younger brother, his marriage to a famous model, his relentless pursuit by a determined federal agent and his inner demons that sway between his drive for success and the immorality of what he does. Show More

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Lord of War is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that follows the life of Yuri Orlov, a charismatic and cunning arms dealer. The film takes us on a journey through the 1980s and early 90s, starting in Little Odessa, where Yuri begins his career by selling guns to local mobsters. As the decade progresses, Yuri climbs the ladder of success, indulging in the excesses and decadence of the time.

Yuri forms a highly profitable partnership with an African warlord and his unstable son, leading him into the dangerous world of international arms trafficking. Throughout the film, we witness Yuri's complicated relationships, from his close bond with his younger brother to his marriage to a famous model. Meanwhile, he is relentlessly pursued by a determined federal agent who is determined to bring him down.

As the story unfolds, we see Yuri confronted by his inner demons, torn between his relentless pursuit of success and the moral implications of his actions. The film raises important questions about the ethics and consequences of the global arms trade, making it a timely and thought-provoking watch. Lord of War is a powerful and gripping film that delves into the dark underbelly of the weapons industry, leaving viewers pondering the impact of their choices on the world stage.