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The Art of War (2000)

“Do you know who your enemy is?”

5.7/10 · 578 votes 1h 57m r ActionAdventureThrillerCrime

#111 of 125 films from 2000 #1926 of 2168 in action

Directed by Christian Duguay · Written by Wayne Beach, Simon Barry

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Overview

Neil Shaw is both agent and weapon - a critical line of defense for the Secretary General of the United Nations. He does not even officially exist. As an international security expert, he must uncover an international plot in which ruthless terrorists threatened to bring down the United Nations on the eve of an historic summit with China. A mysterious chain of events leads to the murder of the Chinese U.N. Ambassador, and the terrorists frame Neil Shaw, the one man they believe can stop them. Accused of the crime, Shaw goes underground — in effect, vanishing from his own life — as he tries to stop what could become World War III.

Cast

Wesley Snipesas Neil Shaw
Donald Sutherlandas Douglas Thomas
Maury Chaykinas Frank Capella
Anne Archeras Eleanor Hooks
Michael Biehnas Robert Bly
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas David Chan
Marie Matikoas Julia Fang
James Hongas Ambassador Wu
Liliana Komorowskaas Jenna Novak
Ron Yuanas Ming
Phil Chiuas Triad Hood Driver
Larry Lamas Fighter (uncredited)
Glen Chinas Ochai
Bonnie Makas Anna

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 2000
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$30,199,105 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0160009

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Questions

How long is The Art of War?
The Art of War runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is The Art of War worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 578 votes, which places it #111 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 12%) and #1926 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Art of War?
The Art of War was directed by Christian Duguay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Bag of Marbles (2017), Screamers (1995).
Who stars in The Art of War?
Wesley Snipes as Neil Shaw; Donald Sutherland as Douglas Thomas; Maury Chaykin as Frank Capella; Anne Archer as Eleanor Hooks; Michael Biehn as Robert Bly; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as David Chan.
What is The Art of War rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Art of War?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19861.

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