Air America (1990)

Air America (1990)
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Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. play a couple of what-the-hell flyboys flying contraband to Laos during the Vietnam War. Gibson doesn't seem to care about anything but the "guts and glory" aspects of the job, but Downey has serious questions about the moral implications of their mission. When a Laotian general expresses more concern over the wellbeing of an opium shipment than the men who are risking life and limb to fly it in, Gibson comes around to Downey's way of thinking. By film's end, Gibson is stuck in one of those character-building dilemmas so common to films of this nature: should he deliver his cache of weaponry, or should he dump it all to rescue a bunch of refugees? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Mel GibsonRobert Downey, Jr., (more)
Director(s):
Roger Spottiswoode
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. play a couple of what-the-hell flyboys flying contraband to Laos during the Vietnam War. Gibson doesn't seem to care about anything but the "guts and glory" aspects of the job, but Downey has serious questions about the moral implications of their mission. When a Laotian general expresses more concern over the wellbeing of an opium shipment than the men who are risking life and limb to fly it in, Gibson comes around to Downey's way of thinking. By film's end, Gibson is stuck in one of those character-building dilemmas so common to films of this nature: should he deliver his cache of weaponry, or should he dump it all to rescue a bunch of refugees? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
113 mins

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Director(s):
Roger Spottiswoode
Writer(s):
John EskowRichard Rush
Producer(s):
Daniel MelnickMichael J. Kagan
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Violence, Profanity, Not For Children)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Michael S.

    Robert Downey Jr. steals the show in this classic. He's terrific, funny... everything you want him to be. Great movie -- makes me want to fly!

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    Cory S.

    Sorta the forgotten Mel Gibson movie. It didn't do real well when it was released and I don't understand why. Mel and Robert have great chemistry. Fun movie.

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    AMANDA H.

    I LOVE ROBERT DOWNEY, JR AND MEL GIBSON. THEIR GOOD LOOKING AND BRILLANT AT EVERY THING THEY DO. IT WAS FUNNY AND TOLD A GREAT STORY . HUMANITY IS ALIVE.

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