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Cast & Crew

Mike Newell
Director
John Cusack
As Nick Falzone
Billy Bob Thornton
As Russell Bell
Cate Blanchett
As Connie Falzone
Martin Roach
As Pilot (voice)
Angelina Jolie
As Mary Bell
Kurt Fuller
As Ed Clabes
John Carroll Lynch
As Doctor Freeze

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"Pushing Tin" is a comedy-drama film that centers around the intense rivalry between two air traffic controllers, Nick Falzone (John Cusack) and Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton), who work at the New York TRACON. Nick, who is known for his confidence and arrogance, feels threatened by Russell's arrival and the two engage in a series of escalating pranks and one-upmanship. Their rivalry eventually leads to dangerous situations, including a bomb threat and a near-collision between two planes. Alongside their professional competition, the film also explores the personal lives of the two men and their relationships with their wives. Ultimately, the film culminates in a climactic showdown between Nick and Russell, where they must work together to land a plane safely despite their differences.

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