Con Air (1997)
A relentless action thriller that puts a decorated Army ranger in the middle of a deadly prison-transport hijacking at 30,000 feet.
Con Air - Movie Information
- Original Title: Con Air
- Release Year: 1997
- Directed by: Simon West
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 5, 1997 (Argentina), June 6, 1997 (United States - R), June 5, 1997 (Canada - R), June 6, 1997 (United Kingdom - 15), August 20, 1997 (France - 12), June 12, 1997 (New Zealand), July 17, 1997 (Australia - MA 15+), June 20, 1997 (Brazil), June 6, 1997 (Mexico), August 22, 1997 (Italy), July 20, 1997 (Spain - 18), June 28, 1997 (South Korea)
- Alternative Titles: 驚天動地 (HK), 驚天動地 (TW), 空中监狱 (CN), Les Ailes de l'enfer (FR), ConAir (DE), Air bagnards (CA), コン・エアー (JP), Lot Skazańców (PL)
- Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Con Air - Plot
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.
Con Air - Trailer
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They were deadly on the ground. Now they have wings.
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Con Air - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Simon West
Main Cast
- Nicolas Cage
- John Cusack
- John Malkovich
- Ving Rhames
- Mykelti Williamson
- Dave Chappelle
- Colm Meaney
- Monica Potter
- Landry Allbright
- Rachel Ticotin
Writers
- Scott Rosenberg
Producers
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Con Air - FAQs
Who plays Cyrus 'The Virus' in Con Air?
John Malkovich plays Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom, the brilliant and sadistic serial killer who masteminds the hijacking of the Jailbird prison transport. His chilling, theatrical performance became one of the most memorable villain portrayals in 1990s action cinema.
What is the famous bunny scene in Con Air?
Cameron Poe carries a stuffed pink bunny throughout the film as a birthday gift for the daughter he has never met. The bunny becomes a recurring emotional symbol of his determination to return home, and its journey across the chaos of the hijacking gives the film much of its sentimental heart.
Where can you stream or watch Con Air?
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What is Con Air about?
Con Air follows Cameron Poe, a newly paroled Army ranger flying home aboard a federal prison transport carrying the nation's most dangerous convicts. When mastermind Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom seizes control of the aircraft mid-flight, Poe must outwit the criminals from the inside to survive.
Who are the main actors in Con Air?
Con Air stars Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe, John Malkovich as Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom, John Cusack as Agent Vince Larkin, Ving Rhames as Diamond Dog, Mykelti Williamson as Baby-O, Dave Chappelle as Pinball, Steve Buscemi as Garland Greene, and Danny Trejo as Johnny-23.
What is the age rating for Con Air?
Con Air is rated R in the United States, reflecting its intense action sequences, strong language, violence, and some disturbing content. It carries a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, an 18 rating in Spain, and an MA 15+ classification in Australia.
How long is Con Air?
Con Air has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes (116 minutes). The film maintains a relentless pace throughout, balancing large-scale action set pieces with character-driven moments as Poe navigates the increasingly dangerous situation aboard the hijacked transport plane.
Did Con Air perform well at the box office?
Con Air was a significant commercial success, earning over $224 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $75 million. It opened at number one in the United States and became one of the top-grossing films of summer 1997, cementing Jerry Bruckheimer's reputation for high-octane blockbusters.
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