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Summary The film, based on fact, follows the globetrotting exploits of arms dealer Yuri Orlov (Cage). Through some of the deadliest war zones, Yuri struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent (Hawke), his business rivals, even some of his customers who include many of the world’s most notorious dictators. Finally, Yuri must a...

Directed By: Andrew Niccol

Written By: Andrew Niccol

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
62
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 411 User Ratings
8.8
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Summary The film, based on fact, follows the globetrotting exploits of arms dealer Yuri Orlov (Cage). Through some of the deadliest war zones, Yuri struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent (Hawke), his business rivals, even some of his customers who include many of the world’s most notorious dictators. Finally, Yuri must a...

Directed By: Andrew Niccol

Written By: Andrew Niccol

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
62
68% Positive
21 Reviews
29% Mixed
9 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
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68% Positive
21 Reviews
29% Mixed
9 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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Universal Acclaim Based on 411 User Ratings
8.8
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370 Ratings
8% Mixed
32 Ratings
2% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 411 User Ratings
8.8
90% Positive
370 Ratings
8% Mixed
32 Ratings
2% Negative
9 Ratings

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Production Company Entertainment Manufacturing Company, VIP 3 Medienfonds, Ascendant Pictures, Saturn Films, Rising Star, Copag V, Endgame Entertainment, Majority Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date Sep 16, 2005
Duration 2 h 2 m
Rating R
Tagline The first and most important rule of gun-running is: never get shot with your own merchandise.
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Political Film Society, USA
1 Nomination