PG-13 | 1h 50min | 7/10 | #Action #Adventure #Thriller
Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13)
➱ STORYLINE:
"Mission: Impossible," the first film in the iconic action franchise, stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The film revolves around Hunt being framed for the deaths of his espionage team and discovering a mole within the IMF. Hunt must uncover the true traitor while avoiding capture by the CIA and completing his original mission. The film is known for its gripping plot, groundbreaking action sequences, and the famous scene of Hunt infiltrating a high-security area suspended from the ceiling.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Directed by Brian De Palma, "Mission: Impossible" is a thrilling adaptation of the television series, marked by its stylish execution and suspenseful narrative. Tom Cruise's portrayal of Ethan Hunt offers an exciting blend of charisma and physical prowess, setting the stage for the character's future adventures. The film's innovative action and espionage elements make it a standout in the action-thriller genre.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Brian De Palma
Writers:
- David Koepp
- Robert Towne
Starring:
- Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt
- Jon Voight as Jim Phelps
- Emmanuelle Béart as Claire Phelps
- Henry Czerny as Eugene Kittridge
- Jean Reno as Franz Krieger
- Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell
Produced by:
- Tom Cruise
- Paula Wagner
Production Companies:
- Paramount Pictures
- Cruise/Wagner Productions
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum
Edited by:
- Paul Hirsch
Music by: Danny Elfman
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: May 22, 1996
Run Time: 1 hr 50 min
Country:
- United States
Languages:
- English
Budget: $80 million
Box office: $457.7 million
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➱ TRIVIA
+ The iconic scene where Tom Cruise's character, Ethan Hunt, hangs suspended from the ceiling was performed by Cruise himself without a stunt double, adding to the scene's intensity and realism.
+ Mission Impossible films go by many names so for search results we will list the common ones here: Mission Impossible, Mission Impossible 1, M:I-1, MI1.
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