MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: How an Action Blockbuster Became Art

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Mission Impossible stands as one of the most vibrant and successful film franchises to date. Tom Cruise's awe-inspiring physical feats have achieved legendary status, while the intricate plots never fail to deliver tons of surprises. While this thrilling saga got its start in 1996, its origins can be traced back even further. 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - The origin: spies in cinema 00:50 - A new group of agents 01:00 - The Mission: Impossible TV series 02:00 - The great idea 02:25 - The adaptation 02:45 - Tom Cruise: the man who fears nothing 03:25 - The film's production 03:40 - Brian De Palma 05:41 - A different start, with an absolute star 06:42 - The first action sequences 07:23 - The cast 08:05 - Cruise's sacrifices 09:42 - George Lucas's involvement 09:50 - An unforgettable soundtrack 10:28 - An explosive premiere 11:00 - Cruise's takeoff 12:19 - The beginning of a great franchise Mission Impossible is one of the most vibrant and successful film franchises. Tom Cruise's physical feats are already legendary and the plots guarantee tons of surprises. It all began with the first film, released in 1996, although the true beginning was long before. Mission: Impossible is a series of American action spy films based on the television series of the same name created by Bruce Geller. The series is mainly produced by and stars Tom Cruise, who plays Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The films have been directed, written, and scored by various filmmakers and crew, while incorporating musical themes from the original series by Lalo Schifrin.