Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 05/05/06 Home Video 10/31/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of frenetic violence & menace, disturbing images & some sensuality Running Time 2 hours 6 minutes Genre Suspense, Action Director J. J. Abrams Writer Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Dean Georgaris, Dan Gilroy, Robert Towne, Frank Darabont Cast Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Laurence Fishburne, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Michelle Monaghan, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Simon Pegg Studio Paramount Pictures |
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE lll
SYNOPSIS
Tom Cruise, the most exciting and successful star
in the world, returns to one of his signature roles,
Secret Agent Ethan Hunt, in "Mission: Impossible III."
In this pulse-racing, mind-bending action thriller,
Hunt confronts the toughest villain he's ever faced --
Owen Davian (Academy Award® winner Philip
Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and
information provider with no remorse and no
conscience.
The film is co-written and directed by J.J. Abrams,
who brings his unique blend of action, character,
comedy, and drama to the franchise. The millions of
loyal viewers of Abrams's landmark creations, the
television series "Lost" and "Alias," know what to
expect: an enthralling, intricate story with an
unexpected and arresting payoff that satisfies on
every level.
With "M:i:III," Abrams and Cruise turn the spy thriller
on its ear as they hark back to the best aspects of
the original TV series that inspired the films -- a
well-connected team of agents centered around a
bold and heroic leader, the most exciting action
stunts imaginable, and elaborate twists and turns
that keep you on the edge of your seat. "M:i:III" is the
action movie audiences have been waiting for.
--© Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise, the most exciting and successful star
in the world, returns to one of his signature roles,
Secret Agent Ethan Hunt, in "Mission: Impossible III."
In this pulse-racing, mind-bending action thriller,
Hunt confronts the toughest villain he's ever faced --
Owen Davian (Academy Award® winner Philip
Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and
information provider with no remorse and no
conscience.
The film is co-written and directed by J.J. Abrams,
who brings his unique blend of action, character,
comedy, and drama to the franchise. The millions of
loyal viewers of Abrams's landmark creations, the
television series "Lost" and "Alias," know what to
expect: an enthralling, intricate story with an
unexpected and arresting payoff that satisfies on
every level.
With "M:i:III," Abrams and Cruise turn the spy thriller
on its ear as they hark back to the best aspects of
the original TV series that inspired the films -- a
well-connected team of agents centered around a
bold and heroic leader, the most exciting action
stunts imaginable, and elaborate twists and turns
that keep you on the edge of your seat. "M:i:III" is the
action movie audiences have been waiting for.
--© Paramount Pictures
BRENDA AND DAVID
Special Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is back in the third installment of the Mission Impossible
franchise, directed and co-written by Alias and Lost creator J. J. Abrams. Hunt is retired from active
duty and ready to settle down with fiancée Julie (Michelle Monagahan). She is unaware of his past and
thinks he is a highway traffic control engineer. Special Agent Lindsey Ferris, a former student, (Keri
Russell, star of Abrams' earlier television series "Felicity"), has been kidnapped by an international
smuggler and arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Hunt agrees to lead a team,
consisting of Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), Declan (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), and Zhen (Maggie Q) to
rescue her but the mission fails. Davian has taken Julie hostage and will kill her unless Hunt gets him a
billion-dollar canister known only as "the rabbit foot." The summer blockbuster season has begun with
Mission Impossible lll with its great supporting cast and spectacular stunts. Bring on Mission
Impossible lV.
Special Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is back in the third installment of the Mission Impossible
franchise, directed and co-written by Alias and Lost creator J. J. Abrams. Hunt is retired from active
duty and ready to settle down with fiancée Julie (Michelle Monagahan). She is unaware of his past and
thinks he is a highway traffic control engineer. Special Agent Lindsey Ferris, a former student, (Keri
Russell, star of Abrams' earlier television series "Felicity"), has been kidnapped by an international
smuggler and arms dealer Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Hunt agrees to lead a team,
consisting of Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), Declan (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), and Zhen (Maggie Q) to
rescue her but the mission fails. Davian has taken Julie hostage and will kill her unless Hunt gets him a
billion-dollar canister known only as "the rabbit foot." The summer blockbuster season has begun with
Mission Impossible lll with its great supporting cast and spectacular stunts. Bring on Mission
Impossible lV.
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