Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
Turbulence (1997)
On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.
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On a flight transporting dangerous convicts, murderer Ryan Weaver manages to break free and cause complete chaos throughout the plane. As various people on board fall victim to Weaver, it is ultimately down to flight attendant Teri Halloran to keep the aircraft from crashing, with on-ground support from an air traffic controller. While Halloran struggles to pilot the plane, Weaver continues to terrorize the surviving members of the crew.
Rating:R
Genre:Action, Thriller, Crime
Written By:Jonathan Brett
In Theaters:1/9/1997
Box Office:$11,466,088
Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:Rysher Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Robert Butler
Director
Ray Liotta
Ryan Weaver
Lauren Holly
Teri Halloran
Brendan Gleeson
Stubbs
Héctor Elizondo
Lt. Aldo Hines
Rachel Ticotin
Rachel Taper
Ben Cross
Captain Samuel Bowen
Catherine Hicks
Maggie
Jeffrey DeMunn
Brooks
John Finn
FBI Agent Frank Sinclair
Heidi Kling
Betty
J. Kenneth Campbell
Captain Matt Powell
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