
Passenger 57
Airline security specialist John Cutter, finally returning to the job after his wife's death, finds himself stuck on a flight being hijacked by notorious terrorist Charles Rane. Unfortunately for the terrorists, they're also stuck with him.
Release Year
1992
Runtime
84 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Airline security specialist John Cutter, finally returning to the job after his wife's death, finds himself stuck on a flight being hijacked by notorious terrorist Charles Rane. Unfortunately for the terrorists, they're also stuck with him.
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Passenger 57 is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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