True Lies is a 1994 American action comedy film written and directed by James Cameron, based on the 1991 French comedy film La Totale!. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker, a U.S. government agent who struggles to balance his double life as a spy with his familial duties. Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Art Malik, and Tia Carrere star in supporting roles.
Harry Tasker is a skilled and experienced secret agent who works for Omega Sector, a top-secret government agency that protects the United States from terrorist threats. Harry's wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is unaware of his true identity and believes that he is a boring computer salesman.
Harry's latest mission is to track down a group of Islamic terrorists led by Aziz (Art Malik), who are planning to detonate a nuclear bomb in the United States. Harry must also deal with the fact that his wife is becoming suspicious of his activities and is considering an affair with Simon (Paxton), a used car salesman who claims to be a spy.
When Aziz kidnaps Helen, Harry must use all of his skills and resources to save her and to stop the terrorists from detonating the nuclear bomb.
True Lies is a fast-paced and action-packed film with a healthy dose of humor. The film is also notable for its impressive special effects and its iconic stunts, such as the Harrier jet chase scene and the jet landing on the rooftop of the CIA headquarters.
It grossed over $378 million at the box office. It was praised for its action sequences, its humor, and its performances, particularly from Schwarzenegger and Curtis. Schwarzenegger's comedic timing and physical comedy were particularly noteworthy, and Curtis's performance as the bored housewife who discovers her husband's double life was both funny and heartwarming.
The film has been cited as an influence on many other action films, such as Mission: Impossible (1996) and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005). .
In addition to its entertainment value, True Lies also explores some interesting themes, such as the importance of family, the nature of identity, and the dangers of terrorism. The film also raises questions about the ethics of espionage and the cost of keeping secrets from loved ones.
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Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Helen Tasker
- Tom Arnold as Albert "Gib" Gibson
- Bill Paxton as Simon
- Tia Carrere as Juno Skinner
- Art Malik as Salim Abu Aziz
- Eliza Dushku as Dana Tasker
- Grant Heslov as Faisil
- Charlton Heston as Spencer Trilby
Marshall Manesh portrays Jamal Khaled. James Allen portrays a colonel. Ofer Samra portrays Yusif.
Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron | Claude Zidi | Simon Michaël
Box Office Gross: $378,882,411
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller
Release Date: July 15, 1994