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Pushing Tin is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Newell. It centers on Nick Falzone (John Cusack), a cocky air traffic controller who quarrels over proving "who's more of a man" with fellow employee Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton). The film is loosely based around the real world New York TRACON radar facility. The film was a box office failure and received mixed reviews. The original music score was composed by Anne Dudley and Chris Seefried.
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1999 · 2h 4m · Comedy · Drama
TMDB 5.9/10 (440 votes)
Two air traffic controllers who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.
Directed by Mike Newell
Box office $8M worldwide
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John Cusackas Nick Falzone
Cate Blanchettas Connie Falzone
Angelina Jolieas Mary Bell
Jake Weberas Barry Plotkin
Vicki Lewisas Tina Leary
Jerry Graysonas Leo Morton
Michael Willisas Pat Feeney
Philip Akinas Paul
Mike O'Malleyas Pete
Neil Croneas Tom
Matt Gordonas KenCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.