17 times Tom Cruise proved he is not just an action hero, but probably the best one

Modified Feb 11, 2025 06:51 ET

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11) Nearly losing his head while filming The Last Samurai

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While filming the movie The Last Samurai, in a scene where Tom Cruise and his co-star Hiroyuki Sanada were shooting a scene, a mechanical horse malfunctioned, and Tom Cruise nearly lost his head. Even after that, Tom continued to perform his stunts and willingly accepted the risks that came while creating compelling action sequences.