L.A. Confidential vs Lord of War
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Lord of War). Lord of War is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2005). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
Lord of War| L.A. Confidential | Lord of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Andrew Niccol |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Nicolas Cage, Eamonn Walker |
Synopsis
L.A. Confidential
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
Lord of War
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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