Poster of Air America

Air America

Plot: 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 into it, 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
Release Date: Friday, August 10 1990
33 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Mel GibsonMel Gibson
Mel Gibson was
34 in Air America
as 'Gene Ryack'.
Tue, Jan 03 1956
Portrait of Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. was
25 in Air America
as 'Billy Covington'.
Sun, Apr 04 1965
Portrait of Nancy TravisNancy Travis
Nancy Travis was
28 in Air America
as 'Corinne Landreaux'.
Thu, Sep 21 1961
Portrait of Ken JenkinsKen Jenkins
Ken Jenkins was
49 in Air America
as 'Major Donald Lemond'.
Wed, Aug 28 1940
Portrait of David Marshall GrantDavid Marshall Grant
David Marshall Grant was
35 in Air America
as 'Rob Diehl'.
Tue, Jun 21 1955
Portrait of Lane SmithLane Smith
Lane Smith was
54 in Air America
as 'Senator Davenport'.
Wed, Apr 29 1936 –
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Portrait of Art LaFleurArt LaFleur
Art LaFleur was
46 in Air America
as 'Jack Neely'.
Thu, Sep 09 1943 –
Wed, Nov 17 2021
Portrait of Ned EisenbergNed Eisenberg
Ned Eisenberg was
33 in Air America
as 'Pirelli'.
Sun, Jan 13 1957 –
Sun, Feb 27 2022
Portrait of Marshall BellMarshall Bell
Marshall Bell was
47 in Air America
as 'O.V.'.
Mon, Sep 28 1942
Portrait of David BoweDavid Bowe
David Bowe was
26 in Air America
as 'Saunders'.
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Portrait of Burt KwoukBurt Kwouk
Burt Kwouk was
60 in Air America
as 'General Lu Soong'.
Fri, Jul 18 1930 –
Tue, May 24 2016
Portrait of Tim ThomersonTim Thomerson
Tim Thomerson was
44 in Air America
as 'Babo'.
Mon, Apr 08 1946
Portrait of Harvey JasonHarvey Jason
Harvey Jason was
50 in Air America
as 'Nino'.
Thu, Feb 29 1940
Portrait of Natta NantatantiNatta Nantatanti
Natta Nantatanti was
>> in Air America
as 'Gene's Daughter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Purin PanichpanPurin Panichpan
Purin Panichpan was
>> in Air America
as 'Gene's Son'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yanee TramothYanee Tramoth
Yanee Tramoth was
43 in Air America
as 'Gene's Brother-in-law'.
Tue, Jul 22 1947
Portrait of Ernie LivelyErnie Lively
Ernie Lively was
43 in Air America
as 'Truck Driver'.
Wed, Jan 29 1947 –
Thu, Jun 03 2021
Portrait of Burke ByrnesBurke Byrnes
Burke Byrnes was
52 in Air America
as 'Recruiter'.
Thu, Dec 09 1937
Portrait of Michael DudikoffMichael Dudikoff
Michael Dudikoff was
35 in Air America
as 'General Lee (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 08 1954
Portrait of Sinjai PlengpanichSinjai Plengpanich
Sinjai Plengpanich was
25 in Air America
as 'May Ling'.
Thu, Jan 21 1965
Portrait of Wasan AoodtamayothinWasan Aoodtamayothin
Wasan Aoodtamayothin was
35 in Air America
as 'Nightclub Singer'.
Wed, Jul 06 1955

Crew

Portrait of Roger SpottiswoodeRoger Spottiswoode
Director
Roger Spottiswoode was
45 in Air America
Fri, Jan 05 1945
Portrait of Roger DeakinsRoger Deakins
Director of Photography
Roger Deakins was
41 in Air America
Tue, May 24 1949
Portrait of Albert M. ShapiroAlbert M. Shapiro
First Assistant Director
Albert M. Shapiro was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Artist W. RobinsonArtist W. Robinson
Second Assistant Director
Artist W. Robinson was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Dennis BosherDennis Bosher
Assistant Art Director
Dennis Bosher was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Lek Chaiyan ChunsuttiwatLek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat
Assistant Art Director
Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of John EskowJohn Eskow
Screenplay, Co-Producer
John Eskow was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Richard RushRichard Rush
Screenplay
Richard Rush was
61 in Air America
Mon, Apr 15 1929 –
Thu, Apr 08 2021
Portrait of Daniel MelnickDaniel Melnick
Producer
Daniel Melnick was
58 in Air America
Thu, Apr 21 1932 –
Tue, Oct 13 2009
Portrait of Jon JashniJon Jashni
Producer
Jon Jashni was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Mario KassarMario Kassar
Executive Producer
Mario Kassar was
38 in Air America
Wed, Oct 10 1951
Portrait of Andrew G. VajnaAndrew G. Vajna
Executive Producer
Andrew G. Vajna was
46 in Air America
Tue, Aug 01 1944 –
Sun, Jan 20 2019
Portrait of Michael J. KaganMichael J. Kagan
Line Producer
Michael J. Kagan was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allen ShapiroAllen Shapiro
Co-Producer
Allen Shapiro was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BloomJohn Bloom
Editor
John Bloom was
54 in Air America
Thu, Sep 12 1935
Portrait of Lois Freeman-FoxLois Freeman-Fox
Editor
Lois Freeman-Fox was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Paul HodgsonPaul Hodgson
Associate Editor
Paul Hodgson was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of William HenryWilliam Henry
First Assistant Editor
William Henry was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lon BenderLon Bender
Supervising Sound Editor
Lon Bender was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Curtis RoushCurtis Roush
Supervising Music Editor
Curtis Roush was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Devon Heffley CurryDevon Heffley Curry
Supervising ADR Editor
Devon Heffley Curry was
35 in Air America
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Portrait of Joseph A. MayerJoseph A. Mayer
ADR Editor
Joseph A. Mayer was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Avram D. GoldAvram D. Gold
ADR Editor
Avram D. Gold was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Per HallbergPer Hallberg
Assistant Sound Editor
Per Hallberg was
31 in Air America
Tue, Dec 30 1958
Portrait of Bob BeherBob Beher
Assistant Sound Editor
Bob Beher was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Lisa MillerLisa Miller
Assistant Sound Editor
Lisa Miller was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles GrossCharles Gross
Original Music Composer
Charles Gross was
56 in Air America
Sun, May 13 1934
Portrait of Becky Mancuso-WindingBecky Mancuso-Winding
Music Supervisor
Becky Mancuso-Winding was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Tim SextonTim Sexton
Music Supervisor
Tim Sexton was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John CenatiempoJohn Cenatiempo
Stunts
John Cenatiempo was
27 in Air America
Tue, Mar 05 1963
Portrait of Steven LambertSteven Lambert
Stunts
Steven Lambert was
35 in Air America
Thu, Oct 28 1954
Portrait of Donna EvansDonna Evans
Stunts
Donna Evans was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Alicia StevensonAlicia Stevenson
Foley Artist
Alicia Stevenson was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dana Dru EvensonDana Dru Evenson
Stunts
Dana Dru Evenson was
30 in Air America
Sun, Nov 01 1959
Portrait of Lois BurwellLois Burwell
Makeup Supervisor
Lois Burwell was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Jane JenkinsJane Jenkins
Casting
Jane Jenkins was
47 in Air America
Sat, Jun 05 1943
Portrait of Fraser TaggartFraser Taggart
Aerial Camera
Fraser Taggart was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Billy D. LucasBilly D. Lucas
Stunts
Billy D. Lucas was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Tricia CameronTricia Cameron
Hairstylist
Tricia Cameron was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vic ArmstrongVic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Vic Armstrong was
43 in Air America
Sat, Oct 05 1946
Portrait of Simon KayeSimon Kaye
Sound Mixer
Simon Kaye was
55 in Air America
Mon, Jul 22 1935
Portrait of Tony ReadingTony Reading
Art Direction
Tony Reading was
50 in Air America
Mon, Jan 01 1940
Portrait of Janet HirshensonJanet Hirshenson
Casting
Janet Hirshenson was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of John HigginsJohn Higgins
Gaffer
John Higgins was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Doug ColemanDoug Coleman
Stunts
Doug Coleman was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Peter Robb-KingPeter Robb-King
Key Makeup Artist
Peter Robb-King was
40 in Air America
Sun, Jan 01 1950
Portrait of Dan O'ConnellDan O'Connell
Foley Artist
Dan O'Connell was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan CameronAllan Cameron
Production Design
Allan Cameron was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Gregg RudloffGregg Rudloff
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gregg Rudloff was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred CarterFred Carter
Set Decoration
Fred Carter was
58 in Air America
Fri, Jan 01 1932
Portrait of Gordon HaymanGordon Hayman
Camera Operator
Gordon Hayman was
51 in Air America
Tue, Mar 07 1939
Portrait of Frank ConnorFrank Connor
Still Photographer
Frank Connor was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of John T. ReitzJohn T. Reitz
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
John T. Reitz was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark O'KaneMark O'Kane
Steadicam Operator
Mark O'Kane was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Brian RalphBrian Ralph
Negative Cutter
Brian Ralph was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Phil HetosPhil Hetos
Color Timer
Phil Hetos was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Sukey FontelieuSukey Fontelieu
Foley Supervisor
Sukey Fontelieu was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of George GibbsGeorge Gibbs
Special Effects Supervisor
George Gibbs was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Thom 'Coach' EhleThom 'Coach' Ehle
Dolby Consultant
Thom 'Coach' Ehle was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Chere RaeChere Rae
Stunts
Chere Rae was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Steve SpenceSteve Spence
Art Direction
Steve Spence was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Mike ProudfootMike Proudfoot
Camera Operator
Mike Proudfoot was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Elaine BowerbankElaine Bowerbank
Hair Supervisor
Elaine Bowerbank was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Rob HarrisRob Harris
Unit Publicist
Rob Harris was
41 in Air America
Sat, Aug 21 1948
Portrait of Gerry LevyGerry Levy
Unit Production Manager
Gerry Levy was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Barbara RutterBarbara Rutter
Assistant Costume Designer
Barbara Rutter was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Carl SchmidtCarl Schmidt
Armorer
Carl Schmidt was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of David E. CampbellDavid E. Campbell
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David E. Campbell was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher RobbinsChristopher Robbins
Novel
Christopher Robbins was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin EdlandKevin Edland
Best Boy Electric
Kevin Edland was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Nikki WilliamsNikki Williams
Clapper Loader
Nikki Williams was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of John MolloJohn Mollo
Costume Design
John Mollo was
59 in Air America
Wed, Mar 18 1931 –
Wed, Oct 25 2017
Portrait of Robert ToftRobert Toft
Video Assist Operator
Robert Toft was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Angela WhartonAngela Wharton
Script Supervisor
Angela Wharton was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Tommy StaplesTommy Staples
Boom Operator
Tommy Staples was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Noori DehnahiNoori Dehnahi
Post Production Coordinator
Noori Dehnahi was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob KocourekBob Kocourek
Production Accountant
Bob Kocourek was
>> in Air America
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Portrait of Patsy de LordPatsy de Lord
Production Coordinator
Patsy de Lord was
>> in Air America
Unknown Birthday