The Art of War, released in 2000, is an action-adventure movie that takes the audiences into a world of covert diplomacy led by the UN’s secretary-general. Featuring Wesley Snipes as Shaw, Donald Sutherland as Douglas Thomas, Maury Chaykin as Capella, the film introduces us to a thrilling journey of chasing an assassin and dealing with diplomatic operations. The movie offers more than just an intriguing plot; it presents captivating behind-the-scene facts and a diverse set of filming locations.
Where it Filmed?
The Art of War was shot in various locations worldwide to bring authenticity to its high-stakes plot. Its filming spanned across key locations in:
Filming took place between Sep 1, 1999, and Nov 13, 1999, capturing the unique essence of each location during this time.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Wesley Snipes | Shaw |
| Donald Sutherland | Douglas Thomas |
| Maury Chaykin | Capella |
| Anne Archer | Eleanor Hooks |
| Marie Matiko | Julia |
| Michael Biehn | Bly |
| Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | David Chan |
| Liliana Komorowska | Novak |
| James Hong | Wu |
| Paul Hopkins | Ray |
| Glen Chin | Ochai |
| Ron Yuan | Ming |
| Bonnie Mak | Anna |
| Uni Park | Tina Chan |
| Erin Selby | Hong Kong Reporter |
| Fernando Chien | Zeng Zi |
| Paul Wu | Shades |
| Noel Burton | Alex Wingate |
| Andrew Peplowski | TNN Reporter #1 / UN |
| Andrew Nichols | TNN Reporter #2 / UN |
| Yardly Kavanagh | Reporter at Chan’s Hotel |
| Frank Schorpion | TWN News Anchorman |
| Terry Simpson | NY Cop #2 |
| Tony Calabretta | Detective #2 |
| Fred Lee | Dr. Chin |
| Huy Phong Doan | Triad Hood #2 |
| Phil Chiu | Triad Hood – Driver |
| Jeniene Phillips | TWN Reporter |
| Michelle Sweeney | Diner Waitress |
| Richard Jutras | Larry |
| Hooks’ Secretary | |
| Jeff Ward | FBI Agent Times Square |
| Ken Tran | Triad Bruiser |
| Marlon Sterling Long | FBI Agent #1 Athletic Club |
| Paul Stewart | American Ambassador |
| Jason Cavalier | Security Guard |
| Tracey McKee | Times Square Reporter |
| Toula Bassanoff | Elderly Chinese Hobo (FBI Agent) |
| Michael Chan | Young Asian Bomber (uncredited) |
| Thai Son Doan | Rooftop waiter (uncredited) |
| Marc Gourdeau | British ambassador (uncredited) |
| Barry Julien | (uncredited) |
| Larry Lam | Fighter (uncredited) |
| Christine Lan | Ochai’s Nymphet (uncredited) |
| Josée Laviolette | Lotus Girl (uncredited) |
| Johanne Marie | New Year’s Eve Party Dancer (uncredited) |
| Michael Murphy | Politician (uncredited) |
| Sylvia Stewart | Screaming Woman (uncredited) |
| Angelo Tsarouchas | Delivery Guy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in Canada on August 25, 2000.
- The Art of War was directed by Christian Duguay and written by Wayne Beach and Simon Barry.
- Along with Wesley Snipes, Donald Sutherland, and Maury Chaykin, the film also stars Anne Archer, Marie Matiko, Michael Biehn, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa among others.
- The film earned 2 awards and received 9 nominations.
- The movie gathered 182 user reviews and 75 critic reviews, reflecting its popularity among both regular viewers and critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hong Kong, China
- Latitude: 22.3193039
- Longitude: 114.1693611
- Place ID: ChIJD5gyo-3iAzQRfMnq27qzivA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hong Kong
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
