Tom Cruise once played the real-life hero when he saved Elizabeth Shue's life during the filming of "Cocktail." Bill Bennett, the camera director of the movie, shared this remarkable story on the "Crew Stories" Facebook page.
In the 1987 film "Cocktail," Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue shared the screen, and it gained considerable fame at the time. Tom Cruise, known for his on-screen heroics, also demonstrated his heroism in real life.
Bill Bennett, the aerial camera operator for the film, recounted a harrowing incident. He explained, "We were shooting a scene from a helicopter, with Tom and Elisabeth horseback riding on the beach. After a couple of takes, the helicopter would land on the beach, and Tom Cruise and Elisabeth Shue would come to watch the playback and take notes from the director. The only monitor was in the left front seat of the helicopter."
Working near helicopters is extremely hazardous, as Bennett emphasized, "It's a strictly prohibited area. Stepping into it can be instantly fatal." After reviewing the scene on the monitor, Elizabeth Shue exited the helicopter enthusiastically.
Bennett continued, "Tom Cruise is a trained pilot in both airplanes and helicopters, and he immediately recognized the danger." He lunged to grab her, managing to clutch her legs and prevent a disaster. She turned pale in that heart-stopping moment, and Cruise pushed her toward the front of the helicopter. Everyone inside the helicopter was shaken, but there were no words to express their gratitude. "In that instant, Tom truly saved her life," Bennett concluded.
In other news, the release dates for the seventh and eighth installments of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise have been postponed due to the complete halt in filming caused by the coronavirus pandemic, as announced by Paramount Studios.
"Mission Impossible 7" faced an early interruption when filming began in Venice, Italy, and the coronavirus outbreak hit the region in February. Originally set for a July 2021 release, the film will now hit theaters on November 19 of the same year. Consequently, "Mission Impossible 8" will be released on November 4, 2022, three months later than initially planned.
This delay is not due to a distribution decision but rather the inability to complete the films on schedule, as acknowledged by the studios, highlighting the unprecedented impact of the pandemic on the film industry.
