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1997 · 116 min · R

Con Air

Directed by Simon West · Action, Thriller, Crime

Con Air (1997) is a Action film, directed by Simon West set in Carson City and Las Vegas during the 1990s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Mark MancinaTrevor Rabin
Cinematography
David Tattersall
Cast
Nicolas CageJohn CusackJohn MalkovichVing RhamesMykelti WilliamsonDave ChappelleColm MeaneyMonica Potter

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Carson CityLas Vegas
When

Premise & themes

Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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