Con Air
USA,
1997, 115 min
Directed by:
Simon WestScreenplay:
Scott RosenbergCinematography:
David TattersallCast:
Nicolas Cage, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Chinlund, Renoly Santiago, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Steve Eastin (more)Plots(1)
A prison parolee (Cage) on his way to freedom faces impossible odds when the maximum security transport plane he's on is skyjacked by the most vicious criminals in the country ... led by the infamous murderer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom (Malkovich). (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1998 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 1998 - Best Sound Mixing
The Saturn Awards
- 1998 - Steve Buscemi (Best Supporting Actor)
Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies)
- 1997 - Worst Reckless Disregard for Human Life and Public Property
- 1997 - Worst Original Song