Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Director
David R. Ellis
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson; Julianna Margulies; Kenan Thompson; Nathan Phillips; Rachel Blanchard
Genres
Action
Description
America is on the search for the murderer Eddie Kim (Bryon Lawson). Sean Jones (Nathan Philips) must fly to L.A. to testify in a hearing against Kim. Accompanied by FBI agent Neville Flynn, the flight receives some unexpected visitors.
David R. Ellis
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson; Julianna Margulies; Kenan Thompson; Nathan Phillips; Rachel Blanchard
Genres
Action
Description
America is on the search for the murderer Eddie Kim (Bryon Lawson). Sean Jones (Nathan Philips) must fly to L.A. to testify in a hearing against Kim. Accompanied by FBI agent Neville Flynn, the flight receives some unexpected visitors.
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