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22 May 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Expect the ImpossiblePlot:
An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(241 articles)
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At first some may consider it confusing, but its really not that bad more (291 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Cruise | ... | Ethan Hunt | |
| Jon Voight | ... | Jim Phelps | |
| Emmanuelle Béart | ... | Claire Phelps (as Emmanuelle Beart) | |
| Henry Czerny | ... | Eugene Kittridge | |
| Jean Reno | ... | Franz Krieger | |
| Ving Rhames | ... | Luther Stickell | |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Sarah Davies (as Kristin Scott-Thomas) | |
| Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Max | |
| Dale Dye | ... | Frank Barnes | |
| Marcel Iures | ... | Alexander Golitsyn | |
| Ion Caramitru | ... | Zozimov | |
| Ingeborga Dapkunaite | ... | Hannah Williams | |
| Valentina Yakunina | ... | Drunken Female IMF Agent | |
| Marek Vasut | ... | Drunken Male IMF Agent | |
| Nathan Osgood | ... | Kittridge Technician |
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Rated PG-13 for some intense action violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
110 minCountry:
USAColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:PG | Malaysia:18SG | Brazil:Livre | New Zealand:M | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK moreFun Stuff
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The bridge over the Vlatava River in Prague where Jim (Jon Voight) is "killed" is the same bridge that Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) is sitting during the end of the movie xXx (2002). moreGoofs:
Continuity: At CIA headquarters, the fire alarms in three sections are tripped. Then Luther hacks into the alarm system to trip the alarm in Section 21. Later in the Situation Room, the alarm is displayed in a corner of the wall display, but Section 21 isn't lit up. moreQuotes:
Eugene Kittridge: [after Hunt's team was killed and meets up with Kittridge in some kind of Aquarium/Restaurant place] Ethan. Ethan, I can't tell on how sorry I am. I know how Jim ment to you personally, as well as professionally.[Slides Hunt a Passport]
Eugene Kittridge: Here is the usual stuff. You follow?
Ethan Hunt: [Muffled] Yeah. I follow.
Eugene Kittridge: I think we lost anough agents for one night.
Ethan Hunt: You mean, *I* lost enough agents for one night.
Eugene Kittridge: You seem to be bent on blaming yourself, Ethan.
Ethan Hunt: There was another IMF team tonight.
Eugene Kittridge: I don't quite follow you, Ethan.
Ethan Hunt: [Looking up to Kittridge] Well, let's see you can follow me around the room.
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Theme From Mission: Impossible moreFAQ
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Again the original is usually the best. And in my opinion, so far, "Mission Impossible" is no different. With a blend of action, mystery and some spy techniques, "Mission Impossible" is actually really good. The whole movie may seem to be too much at once when first viewed for some, but it really isn't. All it is, is an action movie with some decent twists that could easily throw some people off, but they are actually really simple.
Now, I'm not a fan of Tom Cruise and his lifestyle, as a matter of fact I hate to keep tabs on any celebrities life style, it makes me feel depressed that this is what it has come to. But I am a fan of Tom Cruise the actor. I have mentioned this before and sincerely believe that he is a great actor, even if he has starred in more action movies than any other genre, but he has proved that he can be good in other movies such as "Jerry Maguire", or "Inteview With the Vampire".
"Mission Impossible" is really better than most action films out there, because it actually keeps a believable plot without throwing in some excessively strong hero and a country sized army that gets killed with one magazine from a G36K. It is believable, it is memorable, and it keeps you involved and curious as to what is going on. The only problem is I usually like to watch action movies to laugh, but this one actually tried to keep it serious.
Anyway, I enjoyed this one, so if you like action movies see if this is any better.