Focus on the incredible credits of “Lord of War”, one of Nicolas Cage’s best films. If you’ve never seen it, you’ll be amazed!
If you’ve seen the thriller Lord of War, one of Nicolas Cage’s best films (which will soon have a sequel), then you obviously know its extraordinary credits. If not, catch up quickly! Because almost two decades later, this astonishing opening still has its effect…
Before discussing the credits of Lord of War, we briefly return to the pitch of the film. In 2006, spectators discovered on the big screen the irresistible rise of an arms trafficker in the world of crime, in the four corners of the world, through wars and power struggles.
In the journey of this man played by Nicolas Cage, there are betrayals, loves, and a relentless hunt led by an FBI agent who has sworn to his doom…
So, what’s exceptional about this Lord of War theme song by Andrew Niccol, to whom we also owe Welcome to Gattaca and the screenplay for The Truman Show?
A visually crazy and spine-chilling idea: to launch this film centered on arms trafficking, the viewer will follow, for almost four minutes, the “life” of a bullet, from its manufacture to its tragedy. use !
This very ambitious sequence, rich in digital effects, is called “Life of a Bullet”. We owe it to designer Yann Blondel, behind the equally successful credits of Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Fight Club. Rhythmed by song For What Its Worth of Buffalo Springfield, the scene still leaves a lasting impression.
Below, the famous credits of “Lord of War”:
For the record, Nicolas Cage, who plays Yuri, the disreputable arms dealer in Lord of War, hesitated before accepting this role of antihero as detestable as it is attractive.
“Few directors have the balls that Andrew Niccol has”blurts out the actor. “He writes what everyone knows without ever daring to talk about it. That said, when I first read the script, I wasn’t sure I wanted to carry Yuri around with me for weeks.
But the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and I figured the devil must be a very nice person.”
The trailer for “Dream Scenario”, Nicolas Cage’s next film: