Con Air is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Simon West and starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich in the lead roles. Written by Scott Rosenberg and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film centers on a prison break aboard a JPATS aircraft, nicknamed as "Con Air". It features an ensemble supporting cast of Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Danny Trejo and Monica Potter.
Theatrical release poster
C-123 used for taxi scenes at Wendover Airport, c. 2011.
Crash site of the C-123 from Con Air, Mount Healy, Denali National Park, Alaska
Nicolas Kim Coppola, known by his stage name Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and film producer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for two BAFTA Awards. Known for his versatility as an actor, his participation in various film genres has gained him a cult following.
Cage in 2011
Cage at the 2009 Venice International Film Festival
Cage at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Cage at the 2018 Sitges Film Festival