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Con Air

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
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Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, and Ving Rhames in Con Air (1997)
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Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control.Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control.Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
295K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
975
374
  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writer
    • Scott Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • John Cusack
    • John Malkovich
Top credits
  • Director
    • Simon West
  • Writer
    • Scott Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • John Cusack
    • John Malkovich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 451User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Ving Rhames in Con Air (1997)
    Danny Trejo in Con Air (1997)
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    Monica Potter in Con Air (1997)
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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Cameron Poeas Cameron Poe
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Agent Vince Larkinas Agent Vince Larkin
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    • Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissomas Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Agent Duncan Malloyas Agent Duncan Malloy
    Mykelti Williamson
    Mykelti Williamson
    • 'Baby-O' O'Dellas 'Baby-O' O'Dell
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • William 'Billy Bedlam' Bedfordas William 'Billy Bedlam' Bedford
    Renoly Santiago
    Renoly Santiago
    • Sally-Can't Danceas Sally-Can't Dance
    • (as Renoly)
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Nathan 'Diamond Dog' Jonesas Nathan 'Diamond Dog' Jones
    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • 'Pinball' Parkeras 'Pinball' Parker
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Guard Sally Bishopas Guard Sally Bishop
    Steve Eastin
    Steve Eastin
    • Guard Falzonas Guard Falzon
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Garland Greene - 'The Marietta Mangler'as Garland Greene - 'The Marietta Mangler'
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Johnny-23as Johnny-23
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Swamp Thingas Swamp Thing
    Landry Allbright
    Landry Allbright
    • Casey Poeas Casey Poe
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Tricia Poeas Tricia Poe
    Brendan Kelly
    Brendan Kelly
    • Conradas Conrad
    Jesse Borrego
    Jesse Borrego
    • Francisco Cindinoas Francisco Cindino
    • Director
      • Simon West
    • Writer
      • Scott Rosenberg
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dave Chappelle improvised many of his lines.
    • Goofs
      (at around 5 mins) The judge that sentences Poe claims that Poe does not have the same right of defense because he is combat trained. While it is a common myth that people trained in combat, such as soldiers, martial artists, and boxers, have to register themselves as dangerous weapons, this is completely untrue. All people are held to the same standard regarding self defense, regardless of their combat training.
    • Quotes

      Cameron Poe: [to Billy] Put... the bunny... back... in the box.

    • Alternate versions
      In the Finnish DVD version the death of Cyrus is slightly edited. The scene cuts away right before the rock-smashing weight hits his head.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Con Air/Bliss/Buddy/The Pillow Book/The Quiet Room (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      How Do I Live
      Written by Diane Warren
      Performed by Trisha Yearwood
      Courtesy of MCA Nashville, a division of MCA Records, Inc.

    User reviews451

    Review
    Top review
    Nicolas Cage Delivers Another Action Winner
    "Con Air" can best be described as "The Rock" in the sky. The film deals with a Gulf War veteran (Nicolas Cage) who becomes a victim of circumstance and is sentenced to eight years in prison. He is going home via a gigantic prison plane which is also carrying some very unsavory characters (John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, and Steve Buscemi among others). Of course the evil prisoners take over the plane and it is up to Cage to save the day. Overall this is a fine action film which keeps its focus on the characters. 4 out of 5 stars.
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    • Jul 27, 2000

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    • How did Cameron get such a harsh sentence for self-defense?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Không Tặc
    • Filming locations
      • Ogden Airport - 3909 Airport Road, Ogden, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
      • Kouf/Bigelow Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $101,117,573
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,131,738
      • Jun 8, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $224,012,234
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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