Top 10 Action Films on Arms Trade

Description: Jason Bourne, an amnesiac assassin, uncovers a conspiracy involving arms dealing and covert operations. The film's action sequences are intense, and the plot delves into the murky waters of international espionage.

Fact: The film was a major success, spawning a franchise. The character of Jason Bourne was originally created by Robert Ludlum in his series of novels.

Description: This film follows the life of Yuri Orlov, a Ukrainian-American arms dealer, as he navigates the global arms trade. It's a dark, satirical look at the business of war, with Nicolas Cage delivering a compelling performance.

Fact: The film was inspired by the lives of several real-life arms dealers, including Viktor Bout. The movie's opening scene, where bullets are traced from their creation to their use, is a powerful visual metaphor.

Description: This action-comedy follows a group of ex-Special Forces soldiers who are framed for a crime they didn't commit. Their adventures often involve arms dealing, heists, and high-stakes missions.

Fact: The film is based on the 1980s TV series of the same name. The iconic van from the series makes a memorable appearance in the movie.

Description: Jason Statham plays an elite hitman who takes on a job that involves arms dealing. While not solely about arms trade, the film showcases the intersection of assassination and the weapons market.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film of the same name. Statham's character, Arthur Bishop, was originally played by Bronson.

Description: A Special Forces team is betrayed and left for dead. They seek revenge on the man who sold them out, uncovering a plot involving arms dealing and corruption.

Fact: The film is based on the Vertigo comic book series by Andy Diggle and Jock. It features a cameo by the comic's creator, Andy Diggle, as a CIA agent.

Description: Mark Wahlberg stars as Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper framed for an assassination attempt. The plot involves a conspiracy that touches on arms dealing and political corruption.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Point of Impact" by Stephen Hunter. The character of Bob Lee Swagger has since become a popular figure in both film and television adaptations.

Description: Interpol agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman team up to bring down a powerful bank involved in arms dealing. The film's climax at the Guggenheim Museum is a standout action sequence.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations around the world, including New York, Berlin, Milan, and Istanbul. The Guggenheim shootout was meticulously planned and took weeks to film.

Description: While not exclusively about arms dealing, the film features mercenaries who often engage in missions involving weapons trafficking. It's a celebration of action cinema with a star-studded cast.

Fact: Sylvester Stallone, who also directed, wrote, and starred in the film, broke his neck during filming but continued to shoot scenes while wearing a neck brace.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows two young men who land a $300 million contract to supply weapons for the Afghan National Army. It's a wild ride through the world of arms dealing with a comedic twist.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Rolling Stone article "Arms and the Dudes" by Guy Lawson. The real-life characters, Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz, served as consultants for the film.

Description: Sean Penn stars as a former Special Forces operative who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving arms trafficking. The film blends action with a personal redemption arc, set against the backdrop of Africa's resource wars.

Fact: The film was based on the French novel "La Position du Tireur Couché" by Jean-Patrick Manchette. It was also one of the last films produced by StudioCanal before they shifted focus to European cinema.