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  1. Tom Cruise Explained How An Iconic 'Mission: Impossible' Shot Almost

    Tom Cruise's willingness to do crazy things for stunts is well-known at this point. ... explaining he finally asked crewmembers for British pound coins to put in his shoes as counterweights. ...

  2. Sublime stunts and Tom Cruise's coins: 10 EPIC facts about ...

    However, after some quick-thinking, Tom decided to put coins in his shoes to try to improve his balance and the perfect take finally arrived. He reflected: "We were running out of time, and I kept ...

  3. Tom Cruise put coins in his shoes to help him nail iconic Mission

    Tom Cruise put pound coins in his shoes to help him find his balance for his classic aerial stunt in Mission: Impossible. In the 1996 film, Cruise's Ethan Hunt is lowered into a vault at the CIA headquarters from the ceiling via a cable handled by Jean Reno's Franz to steal a top-secret list, and at one point, Franz loses grip of the cable and Ethan falls down to just above the touch-sensitive ...

  4. During the vault scene in Mission: Impossible (1996), Tom Cruise kept

    During the vault scene in Mission: Impossible (1996), Tom Cruise kept hitting his head when attempting to hover inches off the floor, so he put English pound coins in his shoes to maintain his balance. Related Topics Movie comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment QualityVote ...

  5. The humble pound coin saved the Mission: Impossible franchise

    A brainwave hit. Cruise asked the crew to stuff his shoes with pound coins which created an effective enough counterweight for him to nail the gag at the final attempt. Whilst chatting to current Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie for an anniversary disc release of the film, Cruise recalled how it happened…

  6. Mission: Impossible (1996)

    While filming the famous scene where Tom Cruise drops from the ceiling and hovers inches above the ground, Cruise's head kept hitting the floor until he got the idea to put coins in his shoes for balance.

  7. Tom Cruise Stunts

    Eliza Thompson. May 31, 2023. It's a bird, it's a plane…it's Tom Cruise! The beloved actor is one of the last truly bankable action stars in Hollywood, and it's not just because of his ...

  8. Tom Cruise Suits Up in Heeled Shoes for Mission: Impossible 7 Premiere

    9 Images. Last night, Tom Cruise continued his "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" premiere tour at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London. Cruise wore a three-piece black suit ...

  9. Tom Cruise Slips on Heeled Shoes for 'Mission: Impossible 7' Premiere

    Tom Cruise is taking his looks to new heights yet again. This time, the 5-foot-7 actor applied one of his favorite height-illusion styling tricks to attend the global premiere of "Mission ...

  10. Did you know that for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE... While shooting ...

    While shooting the iconic vault scene, Tom Cruise kept hitting his head as he tried to hover inches from the ground. He then got the idea to put coins in his shoes for balance. Like

  11. What Shoes Does Tom Cruise Wear In Mission Impossible?

    In conclusion, the shoes that Tom Cruise wears in the Mission Impossible movies are carefully selected to enhance his character's image and personality. From black leather dress shoes to combat boots, each pair serves a specific purpose and contributes to the authenticity of his action-packed role. Additionally, Cruise's own sense of style ...

  12. What Shoes Did Tom Cruise Wear In Mission Impossible?

    The shoes Tom Cruise wore in Mission Impossible were from the brand Church's. Church's is a renowned British footwear brand known for its high-quality craftsmanship and timeless designs. The specific model he wore in the movie was the Church's Diplomat Oxford, which is a classic and elegant choice. 3.

  13. Click through the gallery to see Tom Cruise's shoe style evolve

    Tom Cruise & Kate Middleton Go Viral After He Appears Taller Than Ever Alongside the Duchess at 'Top Gun: Maverick' Premiere. Tom Cruise and Kate Middleton stir up shoe controversy at 2022 ...

  14. Tom Cruise Laces Into Combat Boots at 'Mission: Impossible' Photocall

    Tom Cruise attends the "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" photocall at Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia on July 2, 2023. Christopher Khoury/Australian Press Agency via ZUMA ...

  15. Tom Cruise put coins in his shoes to help him nail iconic Mission

    Tom Cruise put pound coins in his shoes to help him find his balance for his classic aerial stunt in Mission: Impossible. In the 1996 film, Cruise's Ethan Hunt is lowered into a vault at the CIA headquarters from the ceiling via a cable handled by Jean Reno's Franz to steal a top-secret list, and at one point, Franz loses grip of the cable ...

  16. Sublime stunts and Tom Cruise's coins: 10 EPIC facts about Mission

    "Mission accomplished!" After its release in 1996, 'Mission: Impossible' was quickly seen as a cinematic marvel and went on to spawn one of Hollywood's biggest franchises. Audiences immediately fell in love with Tom Cruise's charming yet deadly spy Ethan Hunt, and the flick contained some of the most jaw-dropping stunts ever put to screen at the time. So, let's look back at what made ...

  17. What Shoes Did Tom Cruise Wear In Top Gun?

    Tom Cruise wore a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers in the movie Top Gun. The sneakers were the white high-top version. The shoes became iconic and popularized the Converse brand. The sneakers perfectly complemented Cruise's character and the overall style of the film.

  18. What Kind Of Shoes Does Tom Cruise Wear?

    For formal events, Tom Cruise usually opts for a pair of sleek and polished dress shoes. These shoes are typically made of high-quality leather and are designed to complement his sharp and tailored suits. The most common styles of dress shoes he wears include oxfords, loafers, and brogues.

  19. Tom Cruise sparks shoe insole rumours after standing beside 5ft 9 Kate

    Tom Cruise has sparked speculation that he was wearing lifts in his shoes after he was nearly the same height as Kate Middleton at the Top Gun premiere. The Hollywood heavy-weight, who is 5ft 7 ...

  20. Tom Cruise wears elevator shoes: find out more about the secret of his

    Tom Cruise always wears elevator shoes that allow him to gain precious extra inches. It is well known that the Hollywood star chooses this trick to make up for his just 1 meter and 70 centimetres of height. But this small deficit has never been a problem for the Mission: Impossible actor. It never stopped him from becoming an internationally ...

  21. Elevator Shoes: Tom Cruise's Secret of Success!

    Elevator Shoes: Tom Cruise's Secret of Success! Published on October 31, 2019. After more than 30 years, the American actor returns to take on the role of Lieutenant Pete Mitchell in the Top Gun sequel. Only 170cm tall, Tom Cruise continues to conquer everyone with his unchanged charm, always supported by the choice of wearing height ...

  22. Tom Cruise Body Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Stats

    Tom Cruise Body Measurements: Given below are complete details about actor Tom Cruise body measurements including height, weight and shoe size. Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Weight: 67 kg (148 pounds) Shoe Size: 9 US. Tom Cruise Interesting Facts: He has portrayed the character of a soldier in 8 different films.