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Movie Overview
Con Air is a Action, Thriller, Crime film. It has an IMDb rating of 6.752/10, based on 4353 votes.
Directed by: Simon West
Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer, Lynn Bigelow-Kouf, Jim Kouf, Jonathan Hensleigh, Peter Bogart, Chad Oman
Storyline
Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1997-06-05 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 116 minutes |
| Budget | $75,000,000 |
| Box Office | $224,012,234 |
| Languages | English |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Cage | Cameron Poe |
| John Cusack | Agent Vince Larkin |
| John Malkovich | Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom |
| Ving Rhames | Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones |
| Mykelti Williamson | "Baby-O" O'Dell |
| Dave Chappelle | "Pinball" Parker |
| Colm Meaney | Agent Duncan Malloy |
| Monica Potter | Tricia Poe |
| Landry Allbright | Casey Poe |
| Rachel Ticotin | Guard Sally Bishop |
Production Details
| Production Companies | Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | United States of America |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 6.752/10, based on 4353 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Action, Thriller, Crime, Con Air is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.
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