Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
A slick, globe-trotting thrill ride with inventive set pieces, light banter, and constant forward momentum.
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Mission: Impossible
A sleek, twisty spy ride full of masks, double-crosses and clever set pieces that keeps you leaning forward.
About 1996 film directed by Brian De Palma
Genres action, heist, spy, thriller
Directed by Brian De Palma
Written by David Koepp, Steven Zaillian, Robert Towne
Starring Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Jean Reno, Emilio Estevez, Vanessa Redgrave, Emmanuelle Béart, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ving Rhames
Music Danny Elfman
Runtime 110 min
Country United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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