Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Con Air?
Con Air was directed by Simon West.
What was the budget and revenue for Con Air?
The official budget was $75,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $224,012,234 worldwide.
Where was Con Air produced?
It was produced by companies including Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films in United States of America.
Con Air Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Con Air wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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