Cameron Poe is a fictional character from the 1997 action film Con Air, directed by Simon West. He is portrayed by actor Nicolas Cage and is a former U.S. Army Ranger who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Poe is depicted as a devoted family man, determined to reunite with his wife and daughter after serving his sentence. In the film, Poe finds himself on a transport plane filled with dangerous criminals. As the situation escalates, he must use his skills and resourcefulness to protect the innocent and regain control of the aircraft. The character embodies themes of redemption and justice throughout the story.