Quiz: How much do you know about Tom Cruise? · TheJournal.ie - Ireland News Beep

TOM CRUISE RETURNED to the big screen this week with the release of black comedy Digger.

The film stars Cruise as Digger Rockwell, an oil magnate billionaire whose actions trigger an environmental crisis.

The film has already split critics, with some hailing it as an artistic triumph while others have branded it a box-office flop against a big budget.

Whatever the verdict on Digger, Cruise’s track record is packed with hits and iconic roles over a lengthy career.

So, as his latest film hits cinemas, it’s time to put your Cruise knowledge to the test.

How much do you know about the Hollywood star?

Cruise made his big screen debut in 1981, what was the name of the film?

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Where was Tom Cruise born?

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In 1988’s Rain Man Cruise plays Charlie Babbitt, who discovers his estranged older brother has inherited their father’s fortune. Who plays the brother Raymond?

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How many times has Cruise been nominated for an Academy Award?

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“Show me the money!” is a famous phrase from which of Cruise’s hit films?

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Who directed Cruise in the 1986 sports drama film The Color of Money?

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What is Cruise’s highest grossing film to date, earning nearly 1.5 billion dollars worldwide?

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Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Cruise was famously in a long term relationship with Katie Holmes. The actress was well known for starring in which TV show?

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In Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Cruise famously scaled the outside of which real-world skyscraper?

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Cruise starred as Joseph Donnelly in 1992’s Far and Away, a young Irish immigrant who flees to America. Who played his love interest, Shannon Christie, in the film?