Air America
"The few. The proud. The totally insane."
Originally released in 1990. Air America is a action/adventure film. directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Starring Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., and Nancy Travis
Synopsis
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license, Billy Covington is recruited, and ends up in the middle of a bunch of lunatic pilots, gun-running by his friend Gene Ryack, and opium smuggling by his own superiors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (636 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$57.7M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $57,661,269
Production Companies
- IndieProd Company Productions
- Carolco Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air America about?
Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything and everything from soldiers to foodstuffs for local villagers. After losing his pilot's license...
Who directed Air America?
Air America was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
How long is Air America?
Air America has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Air America released?
Air America was released on August 10, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Air America?
The main cast of Air America includes Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, David Marshall Grant.
Is Air America worth watching?
Air America has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 636 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.