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Air Force One (1997)

โ€œThe fate of the nation rests on the courage of one man.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 3,436 votes 2h 4m r ActionThriller

#65 of 113 films from 1997 #1111 of 2168 in action

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen ยท Written by Andrew W. Marlowe

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Overview

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.

Cast

Harrison Fordas James Marshall
Gary Oldmanas Ivan Korshunov
Glenn Closeas Kathryn Bennett
Wendy Crewsonas Grace Marshall
Liesel Matthewsas Alice Marshall
Paul Guilfoyleas Lloyd Shepherd
Xander Berkeleyas Agent Gibbs
William H. Macyas Major Caldwell
Dean Stockwellas Walter Dean
Tom Everettas Jack Doherty
Jรผrgen Prochnowas Alexander Radek
Donna Bullockas Melanie Mitchel
Michael Ray Milleras Colonel Axelrod
Carl Weintraubas Lieutenant Colonel Ingraham

Facts

Release dateJuly 25, 1997
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$85,000,000
Box office$315,200,000 (3.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0118571

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Questions

How long is Air Force One?
Air Force One runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Air Force One worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 3,436 votes, which places it #65 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 43%) and #1111 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Air Force One?
Air Force One was directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Das Boot (1981), Troy (2004), The NeverEnding Story (1984).
Who stars in Air Force One?
Harrison Ford as James Marshall; Gary Oldman as Ivan Korshunov; Glenn Close as Kathryn Bennett; Wendy Crewson as Grace Marshall; Liesel Matthews as Alice Marshall; Paul Guilfoyle as Lloyd Shepherd.
What is Air Force One rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Air Force One?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2557.

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