Con Air (1997)
Con Air (1997) is an action-packed thriller directed by Simon West that follows Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage), a former Army Ranger recently released from prison, as he finds himself on a high-stakes mission to survive.
While being transported on a high-security prison plane with some of the country’s most dangerous criminals, Poe’s journey home takes a deadly turn when the inmates, led by the ruthless Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom (John Malkovich), hijack the flight.
Caught between a deadly crew of criminals and the authorities trying to take down the plane at any cost, Poe must navigate life-or-death decisions to protect innocent lives on board while planning his own escape.
Featuring intense action, thrilling stunts, and a memorable cast that includes John Cusack and Steve Buscemi, Con Air remains a cult classic of 90s action cinema, blending explosive sequences with unexpected humor and heart.