In that film, the character had starred in True Lies and is pursued by a fan and teams up with Henry Winkler and Linda Hamilton to make a sequel; Schwarzenegger and Curtis cameo as themselves. Tom Arnold was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Linda (Graham) and Jack Arnold. 1. John Vogel , Biggest problem with most action movies is that they take themselves way too serious. Harry decides to give it to her, juggling pursuit of terrorists on one hand and an adventure for his wife on the other while showing he can Tango all at once. Harry leaves Helen to attack Aziz's men, but Helen is captured by Juno and taken in her limo which is following the two trucks on the Overseas Highway. Please no more movies like "Titanic"! He has fond memories of the shoot in Florida Harry and Helen embark on a new mission together at a formal party, where they encounter Simon seducing one of the female guests. Directed by: James Cameron True Lies. I just can't see it happening given the current world climate. There were restrictions on filming. Tom Arnold | True Lies Wiki | Fandom Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) leads a double life. True Lies Synopsis. [10] The outdoor structures used by Azis's smuggling ring as a base of operations were a series of custom made Alaska Structures fabric buildings, leased to the production crew during filming.[11]. At the time, Cameron was busy working on Titanic. Tom Arnold Claims Another Project with "Lies" Team! Hanging from a helicopter, Harry rescues Helen through the limo's sunroof while Juno is stranded in the limo, which subsequently falls off the damaged bridge and into the sea. [31] However, True Lies was eventually released on Blu-ray in Spain on June 10, 2020 under the title Mentiras Arriesgadas. Tom Arnold has been in the public eye for nearly three decades, but there’s still so much fans might be surprised to learn about him. [37] However, development of the script was ongoing as of June 2000. In a dystopic and crime-ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. In September 2010, multiple websites reported Cameron developing True Lies as a possible television series with Dark Angel producer René Echevarria serving as showrunner and producer. 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,094. [41] However, Arnold remained optimistic that the film would be made. He is on the trail of stolen nuclear weapons that are in the hands of fanatic terrorists when something more important comes up. 217 of 279 people found this review helpful. Top 3 Runner-ups (not ranked)nbsp;– Sandi Davis. Tom Arnold was once a name that was associated with blockbuster comedy movies and as the silver-tongued sidekick to Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies. Top 10 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Jimmy Fowler. Was this review helpful to you? Title: ‘True Lies’ (1994) is a wow of a film with Arnold Schwartzenegger getting up to his usual tough-guy … Helen and Harry intimidate Simon into fleeing to avoid him jeopardizing their covers, and they start dancing a passionate tango. Upon returning safely to the mainland, the warhead left on the island detonates for the public to see. [4] The film follows U.S. government agent Harry Tasker (Schwarzenegger), who struggles to balance his life as a spy with his familial duties. Schwarzenegger stated that while filming a scene with a horse, a camera boom hit the horse and "it went crazy, spinning and rearing" near a drop of 90 feet. Does Tom Arnold really want a True Lies sequel that bad? Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated her birthday by doing her own helicopter stunt. "Fear Is Not An Option." [60][61], This article is about the film. There does need to be some changes because it deals with some terrorist act of some sort. A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used-car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States. Harry heads to Helen's office the next day to surprise her for lunch, but overhears her talking on the phone to a man named Simon. "[45] Later in 2002, Cameron said the film would not be made following the September 11 attacks: "Terrorism is no longer something to take as lightly as we did in the first one. In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom. Actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold said they would have “done something” to protect castmate Eliza Dushku had they known about her alleged sexual assault during the filming of “True Lies.” In 1983, he got his first taste of stand-up comedy when he performed at open microphone nights at the University of Iowa. "Muslim leader wants 'True Lies' banned" Monday, September 26, 1994. I just think that that is over, that kind of humor is over. [38][39][40] Eastin worked with Cameron on the project for approximately a year and a half,[41] and Schwarzenegger and Arnold liked Eastin's script. Published by Resen, the movie features the original English soundtrack (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1) and contains bonus material ported over from a previous European DVD release. True Lies was the first Lightstorm Entertainment project to be distributed under Cameron's multimillion-dollar production deal with 20th Century Fox, as well as the first major production for the visual effects company Digital Domain, which was co-founded by Cameron. For her performance, Curtis won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and the Saturn Award for Best Actress, while Cameron won the Saturn Award for Best Director. Fear is definitely not an option in Harry's line of work. A few of my favorite quotes from the movie "True Lies" with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold Enjoy! [44] Following the September 11 attacks, Schwarzenegger said in January 2002, "We'll shoot it next year. External links Tom Arnold at Wikipedia, Tom Arnold at the Internet Movie Database Thomas Duane Arnold (born March 6, 1959) is an American actor and comedian. [58][59], In May 2019, McG announced while as a guest on Collider Live that the film will receive a television series on Disney+. The action really jumps off the screen but it never feels overdone or forced, which is thanks to action-director veteran James Cameron. Directed by James Cameron. They escape to watch as the three remaining warheads are loaded onto two trucks and a helicopter. A year later, the Tasker family are happy following their ordeals, and Helen has become another Omega Sector agent. Schwarzenegger and Arnold are just two of the 37-year-old's co-stars to rally around her. Harry Tasker leads a double life: to his wife Helen and his daughter Dana, he is a mild-mannered computer salesman often away on business trips; but secretly, a secret agent for a United States intelligence agency named Omega Sector. When he grows up he becomes a fearless, invincible fighter. [8] It was filmed over a seven-month schedule. "[49] Eastin cited Schwarzenegger's 2003 election as California governor as another reason that True Lies 2 did not get made. "Cameron won't be back; Director developing 'True Lies 2, "Jeff Eastin Talks White Collar Season 4, His New TV Series Graceland, and What Happened to His True Lies Sequel Script", "Tom Arnold Says 'True Lies 2' Could Be Arnold Schwarzenegger's Next Movie", "An Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger", "True Lies 2 to shoot in 14 months - not according to James Cameron", "James Cameron Has No Plans to Work With Tom Arnold", "Eliza Dushku On 'True Lies 2': James Cameron 'Should Give Me A Call, "Cameron Doubtful for TL2 but Hopeful for Another! Gib states that he's fed up with being in the van and he tells Harry that he and Helen are going to be in the van next time. They never were, but, it was distant enough from our psyche that we could make it funny. A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. Schwarzenegger and Arnold were expected to reprise their roles. Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, video games based on the film of the same name, http://articles.latimes.com/1994-07-18/entertainment/ca-17141_1_true-lies, "Movies Filmed in Newport RI - Hollywood loves the "City by the Sea"! Thomas Duane Arnold (born March 6, 1959) is an American actor and comedian. Arnold said the project would include the return of Schwarzenegger and that filming would begin once his role as California governor was concluded. He talks “True Lies” with buddy Arnold Schwarzenegger, filming action scenes with Steven Seagal, and wha… More recently, however, Arnold has … [9] The ballroom dancing scene that closes the film, as well as the scenes in the lobby of the fictional Hotel Marquis in Washington, take place in the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. "Schwarzenegger on Terminator 3: "I'll Be Back...Soon. Tom Arnold, Actor: True Lies. Though, this quote is … Harry is able to coax Dana from the tower crane to the nose of the Harrier. Movies: 'True Lies,' 'Forrest Gump' and 'The Lion King' are on target to break a record for non-holiday weekend ticket sales. All music is composed by Brad Fiedel, except where noted. (1994). "[46][47], In June 2003, Schwarzenegger said that after the attacks, "Cameron was worried because there's an airplane scene – a terrific airplane scene – that didn't have anything to do with the terrorism that we had in 9/11, but it was a great fight scene inside the plane while the plane goes down and this kind of thing. Harry thus arranges for Helen to participate in a staged spy mission, where she is to plant a covert listening device in the hotel suite of a mysterious figure (who is actually Harry himself). Shortly after the film's release, video games based on the film of the same name were released for the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Game Gear & Game Boy consoles. [32], In April 1997, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold met with Cameron and discussed the possibility of an eventual True Lies sequel, which would also bring back Curtis in her role. The disc is 'Region Free' and compatible with blu-ray players worldwide. It is based on the 1991 French comedy film La Totale! Harry is rescued by Omega agents and pursues the convoy, sending two Marine Harrier Jump Jets to stop it by destroying part of the Seven Mile Bridge. Written by Claude Zidi, Simon Michaël, Didier Kaminka and James Cameron. Faisal poses as part of a news team requested by Aziz, providing enough distraction for Dana to steal the bomb control key and flee the room. In the 2005 film The Kid & I, Tom Arnold plays a fictional character based on himself. True Lies is a 1994 American action spy film written, directed and co-produced by James Cameron. Aziz orders the couple to be tortured, and Harry (under a truth serum) reveals details of his double life as a spy to Helen. A high definition version was released on D-Theater in 2003. He also plants one of the warheads on the island, intending to have it detonate after they leave to prove that his threats are credible. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Aziz's men suddenly burst in, abduct the couple, and take them to an island in the Florida Keys. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? We have a good script. True Lies is a 1994 American action comedy film written and directed by James Cameron. It is based on the 1991 French comedy film La Totale! Top 10 worst (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – William Arnold, This page was last edited on 13 January 2021, at 20:23. The website's critical consensus reads, "If it doesn't reach the heights of director James Cameron's and star Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous collaborations, True Lies still packs enough action and humor into its sometimes absurd plot to entertain". Curtis celebrated her … Then, last year, we … Stealing Jamal's records, Harry and his team learn that American antiques dealer Juno Skinner (Tia Carrere) received a suspicious payment from Jamal. ", "James Cameron Adapting 'True Lies' For TV", 'True Lies' TV Reboot From James Cameron Set at Fox, ‘True Lies’ TV Series Coming to Disney+ from McG, Game of Thrones is Over! "[48] The following month, Curtis said the film would never be made due to the September 11 attacks: "Terrorists aren't funny anymore. Fiun guy who was great in this movie..True Lies..Tom Arnold...has more ups and downs in his career than a ride at Disneyland!