Mission: Impossible
Director: Brian De Palma; Stars: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight; Release Date: April 11, 2006 |
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Mission: Impossible - Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, leader of a crack squad of intelligence operatives, in this labyrinthine action-thriller based on the hit 1960s-'70s television series. When a dangerous mission in Prague goes inexplicably wrong, Hunt finds himself out in the cold. A mole has infiltrated the CIA, and suspicions are that it's Hunt. His only chance: Find out who the real mole is and turn the tables. The plan takes him on an incredibly suspenseful infiltration of CIA security, leading to a spectacular chunnel climax that would make Hitchcock proud. Thanks to crisp, inventive direction from Brian De Palma and Danny Elfman's dynamite electronica score (including a catchy update of the original Lalo Schifrin theme), this mission is great fun. The talented roster of stars backing Cruise includes Ving Rhames, Vanessa Redgrave, John Voight, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jean Reno. A witty script by Robert Towne (CHINATOWN, SHAMPOO) and David Koepp keeps the ball rolling in unexpected directions, with the paranoia alway...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Brian De Palma |
| Stars | Jon Voight |
| Actors | Ving Rhames |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre | Spies • Betrayal • Deception • Thrill |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | DVD: Special Collector's Edition |
| UPC | 097360420449 |
| Release Date | 1996 |
| Running Time | 1hr 50min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD: Checkpoint1hr 50minParamount Home EntertainmentDecember 28, 2001PG-13 (MPAA)097361549729Sound Features: AC3 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS1hr 50minParamount Home EntertainmentOctober 12, 1999PG-13 (MPAA)097363189930Sound Features: HiFi, Surround, Digital, Stereo |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | Steven Zaillian |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (05/21/1996, p.F1, Kevin Thomas): "...MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE has lots going for it -- a charismatic star in Tom Cruise, Brian De Palma's sleek, elegant direction, a first-rate cast, a superb suspense sequence, lots of action capped by a breathtaking stunt at the climax..." |
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