Brian De Palma’s spy series opener was, argued this feature in our July 1996 issue, “glamorous, exciting, sexy and sometimes witty.” Mission: accomplished.
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Mission: Impossible Star Tom Cruise on Iconic Wire Stunt in 1996 film
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Tom Cruise s Ethan Hunt made his debut in the theatrical adaptation of
Mission: Impossible. One of the most iconic stunts involved his character infiltrating a highly secured facility and hacking into a computer without setting off sensors while suspended via a wire harness held on by Krieger (
Jean Reno). To promote the upcoming Blu-ray anniversary release from Paramount (via Hollywood Reporter), the actor spoke with director-screenwriter
Christopher McQuarrie about his physical struggle maintaining balance and not accidentally touching the floor.
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Breaking Down the Mission: Impossible Stunt