Con Air is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Simon West and starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich in the lead roles. Written by Scott Rosenberg and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film centers on a prison break aboard a JPATS aircraft, nicknamed as "Con Air". It features an ensemble supporting cast of Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson and Rachel Ticotin, with Monica Potter, Dave Chappelle, M.C. Gainey, and Danny Trejo in minor roles.
Con Air (1997)
Directed by Simon West
Genres - Action-Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - LGBT-Related Film, Prison Film |
Release Date - Jun 5, 1997 |
Run Time - 116 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Budget
$75,000,000
Box Office
$224,012,234
Tags
Action Hero, Airport, Ambush, Aviation, Bravery, Brutality, Convict, Dea Agent, Desert, Escape, Explosion, Gas Station, Helicopter, Hijacking, Mexican Standoff, Motorcycle Chase, Prison, Shootout, Terrorist, U.s. Marshal, Undercover, Violence, War Hero, War Veteran
Attributes
Filming Location: Las Vegas Valley, Utah
Narrative Location: Utah
Subject: aviation, Drug Enforcement Administration, terrorism
Narrative Location: Utah
Subject: aviation, Drug Enforcement Administration, terrorism
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Alternate Titles
Air bagnards
CA
Con Air (Convictos en el aire)
ES
ConAir
DE
Les ailes de l'enfer
FR
Lot skazańców
PL
コン・エアー
JP
空中监狱
CN
驚天動地
HK, TW