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5 Facts about each of the Mission Impossible films, from the first one to Mission Impossible 2, 3, Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation, and Mission Impossible: Fallout



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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (1996)
Directed by Brian De Palma

Which popular Avengers composer had his music replaced by Danny Elfman before release? How did the first Mission: Impossible film fare at the box office? Which A-List actor has a supporting role in the movie but is uncredited? How has the popularity of the internet now ridiculed one of the film's major plot points?

​Your mission should you choose to accept it is to read on...
Mission impossible
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II (2000)
Directed by John Woo

What part in the film is played by a relative of Tom Cruise? What weapon is used by Ethan Hunt for the first time in the franchise in this movie? How did Tom Cruise accomplish the 'knife in the eye' stunt? The title of the franchise is first mentioned in this film by which critically acclaimed actor? Why did the studio reject the director's original cut of the film?

​Your mission should you choose to accept it is to read on...
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III (2006)
Directed by J.J. Abrams
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How did a promotional item from the film lead to a real-life explosion? ​Mission Impossible III was the first film in cinema history to do what? Which director left the project only a month before production was due to begin? Which British comedian turned down a role in the film?

​Your mission should you choose to etc etc, you know the routine by now...
mission impossible iii


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​MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (2011)
Directed by Brad Bird

What real-life building is the missile at the end targeted at? 
How did Tom Cruise manage to perform his own stunt when climbing the tallest building in the world? Which humorous scene was shortened for reasons of plausibility? During production what was the intended title of the film?

​Be quick to find out, this web page will self-destruct in 5 seconds...
mission impossible: ghost protocol
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION (2015)
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie 

​Which organisation from the TV series makes their debut in Rogue Nation? How long did Tom Cruise really hold his breath for in the underwater scene? How many takes did Tom Cruise endure for his stunt strapped to an A400 aircraft? What surreal experience did director Christopher McQuarrie have at the film's premiere? 

Your mission should you... BANG!
mission impossible: rogue nation
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT (2018)
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie

Coming Soon...
mission impossible: fallout


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​MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 1 - 6 (1996-2018)
Directed by Brian De Palma, John Woo, J.J. Abrams, Brad Bird, Christopher McQuarrie

​From the very first time Tom Cruise chose to accept his mission in 1996 through to 2018's Fallout 22 years later, discover 30 facts on all 6 Mission Impossible films
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