Tom Cruise..Original Top Gun interview with Jimmy Carter..1986

[@herculesv1.247]

Even as a young man there's a level of intensity about him. Comes across intelligent and very well spoken

[@geometricart7851]

not just "intelligent" "extremely intelligent"

[@jodejette]

Completely agree, that was the comment I was going to make but saw yours! As nutty as he's turned out to be, he's unique and in a certain way, an American icon.

[@Win7ermu7e]

You can already sense the megalomania and malignant narcissism.

[@Liyah.s.1803]

He is, very bright in the way of being articulate and how he portrays himself at that age. I’m impressed of how aware he seems. I just don’t understand the sanity of this man with what I’ve read about from over the years. It shocked me reading some of the things I did and it makes me very uncomfortable thinking about it. When it comes to his personal life with his biological daughter and Scientology, I was in disbelief and never even heard of Scientology. I searched all about it and it just blew my mind. Couldn’t even believe of how culty it sounded. Especially when I found Leah Remidi and her opinion since she was an active participant in the church of Scientology, she was somewhat friends with Tom Cruise. But then it’s just his devotion and strong willed passion for his whole career and everything he does outside if his personal life, plus the thoughtfulness and kindness towards fans. Then his intelligence and charm. His bravery in everything he does. It’s like how does he hold 2 different perspectives in life so well? Blows my mind how he can hide it… but he’s a world class actor. He works with the best if the best. sometimes I doubt it because of how he seems but I don’t know what to believe. I can normally read people pretty well with intuition, but he’s too complex. I just don’t know if I should like him or not. I love how talented and unproblematic he seems here, and this is really before all of the madness started with his wives and biological daughter. But he converted to it around the time this was filmed. So sad.

[@aiden359]

He’s used to being grilled in interviews. He’s apart of Scientology

[@Blindswordsman1994]

Still the biggest movie star after 36 years. What a legend!!!

[@ArmanZaidi]

yupp

[@Josh-cw8by]

Clint Eastwood got asked who he thinks is the best actor of our time is. He said Tom Cruise.

[@Mike-h8m]

@@Josh-cw8by He was right. 😍😍😍💕

[@SunOnMyStubble]

And yet he creeps everyone out. But I'm sure he's fine from a distance. 😳

[@anujoseph_10]

​@@SunOnMyStubblehe's super nice to his fans, spends hours and hours taking pics with them and talking to them. He's not a predator, not a rapist, not an abuser. There's nothing creepy about him. He hasn't mentioned Scientology for over a decade. Let it go.

[@peterf46]

Fascinating to see such an honest interview with no fake gags and canned laughter. This is how it should be done. Thanks for posting this.

[@epicspaces9434]

yep

[@op8995]

Je doesn't have the maniacal laugh buy still has that crazy glazed stare in some instances.

[@Krillinish2]

Try podcasts.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Well he's being asked about his work not his personal life you fast forward a few years he's getting asked only about his divorce from Nicole Kidman he says "put your manners back in" to the reporter and starts being labelled crazy etc. for having any boundaries.

[@epicspaces9434]

@@AnnaLVajda yep

[@samanthahoy2140]

What an incredibly handsome , highly intelligent, insight beyond his years, eloquent , honest , quietly confident , and driven , passionate man. He takes my breath away.

[@trawlins396]

He's amazing. He's always been so intense.

[@samanthahoy2140]

@@trawlins396 I agree and I love that ambition and passion about him. It keeps one young and alive.

[@lynnie6120]

Mine too! He’s definitely takes my breath away!

[@angelg2638]

He seems to have always had a vision for himself, his future, his career. He knew where he was going, and how he was going to get there.

[@anujoseph_10]

Take my breath awayyyy🎶

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Tom Cruise has the sharpest most intense gaze that feels like he can see right through anyone. I can watch this video a million times and still mesmerized by his eyes.

[@Cassy_63]

Che voce bella aveva!

[@laughingoutloud3713]

he got that skill at sciento 🥰❤

[@stevefowler2112]

I never thought much of Tom Cruise when he first broke on to the scene but over time I have really come to respect his talent and hard work...a really great actor.

[@Yellowrose8]

Agree. The movie: Born on the Fourth of July, with Cruise, is phenomenal acting.

[@NordPrecision]

Search "Tom Cruise scientology"

[@dshadow3173]

I think the courtroom scene with Cruise and Nicholson in A Few Good Men is one of Cruise's best performances.

[@jaqulinejayaseeli1906]

I am a big fan of Tom cruise after watching MI 2. Excellent performance and climax bike chasing.

[@davidlemons5650]

Amazing that Tom Cruise was in the "Outsiders" with Pony Boy (Ralph Macchio) and "All the right Moves" with Lea Thomson & Coach, before Coach became "Coach" on TV - Craig T Nelson. All the Big stars (before they were Big.)

[@TheNewsWave]

Gorgeous eyes up close, he's got the face of a model here. How many 20-year-olds can speak like this during an interview? He had conviction at an early age.

[@jclingad9589]

ALEXANDERthenotsoGREAT j

[@Yobbie72]

Tom was 24 years of age here, and had been a movie star going on 3 years.

[@virtualsnake1994]

feel like the standards just dropped. culture changed.

[@bubufubu]

@@virtualsnake1994 The standards dropped considerably.

[@angela1984a]

If only it wasn't for Xenu...

[@fabliharoza7224]

Omg he's so handsome and his voice is so nice! And also so mature!

[@nikkiday7755]

Ikr he's so hot!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@maniaque37]

actually his voice sounds like a little kid

[@vgnvideogameninja2930]

@@nikkiday7755 You realize he doesn't look like that today, right? He'll be 59 years old in 3 months.

[@Alix777.]

creepy

[@1998gst4611]

@@vgnvideogameninja2930 ah duh no shit common now. Look at Ralph Machio hes born 1961 hes already pushing 60 and doesn't even come close to looking at that age more look like in his 30s. When he did Karate kid he was 22, he looked like he was 14 when he did that film.

[@cptairwolf]

Tom is unique as an actor in that he's always been obsessed with personal growth. Every one of his movies is just another way for him to learn a new skill. Hell he's an actor, a stunt man, a pilot, a racer and somehow he excels in all of them. Insane

[@jsythe7143]

Don’t forget fucking nut job 😂🤣

[@DudeMan-xs3db]

Yeah it's impressive and all that but at the end of the day, none of his movies are particularly great. Fun to watch once sure, but whose gonna sit down and watch a Tom Cruise movie? It's not like he's DiCaprio or Joaquin Phoenix. The roles he's cast in are always kinda meh

[@goodday2022]

If he was really so obsessed with personal growth, he'd probably be OT VIII by now

[@NordPrecision]

"Insane" is the key word here

[@gloriao.falkson4282]

@@DudeMan-xs3db obviously you did not watch “collateral,” “Magnolia”, “Rock of the Ages”, and” Born on the 4th of July”

[@RocknRollDina]

He always had that intensity when speaking about his passion for film. Respectful, makes eye contacts but is intense and passionate about what he's saying. He hasn't changed. And he's hot!

[@amritaacharya6296]

Is there anything more comforting than Tom Cruise 's voice? Love him

[@manojmilton522]

Yeah I like his voice too, because i have a voice like him a little bit..

[@gloriao.falkson4282]

Very distinctive voice!

[@fezzik7619]

Celebrity worshipper

[@westernbigfootexploration]

When he talks about the actual naval aviators, he speaks so sincerely about aviation and gives a great description of them. You could tell this guy ends up getting his pilots license and loving it for decades.

[@geometricart7851]

I actually didn't know he was a real pilot. I was going to say if I didn't know he was an actor he'd 100% pass for a naval aviator.

[@westernbigfootexploration]

@@geometricart7851 He actually flies that P51 in the movie. That's his personal P51.

[@robtyler1239]

Checking out some archive footage after watching Top Gun 2. Gotta say... It's the best nostalgic movie trip I've ever experienced. They brought the '80s back to life and put so much heart into the movie. The action sequences were intense. An absolute must-see on the Big Screen.

[@mariahjayescatron2871]

What a drop dead gorgeous guy!

[@cypresse1620]

Can you believe he’s only 24 at that time? The maturity he commanded is far superior than any 24 actor today. He is born to be a star.

[@RainMan221]

26

[@suvendukumarnath7941]

@@RainMan221 no bro he is only 23

[@jordandsgf]

💯

[@jordandsgf]

💯

[@electrominded8372]

It was actually not uncommon among celebrities in the early 1990's to have class and a sense of mature style. People did a lot of introspection and this resulted in coming across as charming and confident in any situation. Why? Because they read books, treasured privacy and had lots of time to spend on themselves, have real conversations with their friends and family and being present in the real world. The modern internet didn't exist.

[@Footloose4ever]

What I love about Tom is, that he has focus and he knows what he wants. I look up to his acting.

[@hagestad]

so Dormammu not Xenu?

[@davclars7450]

He wasn't just a handsome new and young actor but more, very mature. Today so many years later, he's one of the famous actors that we know. Terrific

[@schunkelperser1794]

He shows respect for his interview partner every second at that early stage of his career. And he still does. Brilliant socializer and actor.

[@nickhemphill]

An interview before social media. Love it!! This was real, no crowd to build on. People can have whatever opinion they want on Tom Cruise, and while many do it very well, not one does his craft better. He knows how to make a good production. A cinematic one. Not one shot in a room with digital creation for every scene. Hollywood will lose a lot when he's done. He really stays true to his craft and doesn't just chase Oscar roles. He takes action and puts us in it very well. Good for him. Top Gun: Maverick is really amazing, and the fact it actually took so many years between the two actually makes the film as great as it is. Just to think how fast time flies. He was 23/24 in this interview, and he was 45 when this video was posted on YT, and he's about to turn 60. It's really overnight, kids. Don't blink more than you have to.

[@mclg1000]

He will never be ugly, young or old.

[@morganophelia5963]

Lol

[@theoneed2051]

You Just wait. You can't get away from entropy.

[@cb-zc8dv]

Tom doesn't drink alcohol and leads a very healthy lifestyle. He's so beautiful.

[@manansharma9355]

This aged well.

[@JangoBlader]

@@manansharma9355 was about to type this

[@quakecon2009]

He's intense, I can see why he made it. Good looking. Smart. Driven. There is a brilliant scene in cocktail where he's talking to his ozzy partner about opening cocktails and dreams, and he says "let's do it lets really do" with a look in his eye, which was so powerful, you cant act that, you have to have it inside you. Tom Cruise is just ultra high functioning, if one day in the future, it turned out tom cruise was an alien, I wouldn't be surprised. I don't give a shit about all the crap they talk about Scientology etc. This guy has given me a lifetime of great films and for that I respect him enough to only judge him on that.

[@triadafillos1]

...and always ready to take it by the right men....

[@jls5480]

Top gun 2 was a letdown

[@michaelwalsh8053]

Psssshh ok mate

[@thet1375]

@@jls5480 It was ok, thought it could have been better.

[@daveruda]

And deeply disturbed. Becoming a cult leader of sorts.

[@kawi7676]

That’s the most genuine interview I’ve seen of him.

[@djsmith2871]

What was more fascinating was how he switched to an even higher gear after the formal interview was over. He genuinely wanted to talk about Paul Newman with the guy, and I'd love to have been able to see the rest of their conversation after the cameras cut.

[@cdncitizen4700]

@@djsmith2871 .. BAMM!... you nailed it. He dropped the on-camera persona and related in a less formal, human way (even though there's still a genuineness in "both" phases).

[@kiely4561]

Putting all the wackiness of Toms life aside he strikes me as the sort of guy who when he engages you he makes you feel a million dollars like you’re someone really important, he just has those natural people skills

[@cdncitizen4700]

@@kiely4561 ... the most exciting, successful people tend to be "wacky" by some standards. By comparison, boring, expectant, passive people don't stand out and tend to be content with a mediocre lifestyle... often relying on others.

[@Yobbie72]

Tom Cruise mentions Paul Newman's career spanning "3 decades" and now Tom Cruise has been a superstar for the 1980s, the 1990s, the 2000s and the 2010s....Tom is in his fourth decade of being a Movie Star and will be soon moving into his 5th. RESPECT. (Edit: at the 2020s too!)

[@ReddFoxx1562]

@@Blitz-dm3kv He was completely in the right.

[@georgekoul]

@@Blitz-dm3kv he was right. The guys have childish attitude took in risk the movie's released date for one more time spending millions for the delay and left the rest of the crew with no Job.

[@philthomas2155]

@@Blitz-dm3kv Tom was in the right. He takes what he does seriously and he has no time, rightfully so, for crew members with no masks, or social distancing respect, acting like ass-hats, etc, potentially shutting down a multi-million dollar production,. Team Tom.

[@cade.s]

@@Blitz-dm3kv Lmao!! 💀

[@AnnaLVajda]

They were friends. Paul taught him how to drive for Days of Thunder too. You can't really ask for a better role model than Paul Newman as an actor or philanthropist. Paul managed to avoid the press a lot too probably why he managed to stay married for 50 years.

[@rheaharewood9261]

His beauty is out of this world.

[@jadore9868]

So cute!!!!

[@luxbeci2]

Yes but illuminati free mason

[@jamiemcnay]

I acted a scene in Cocktail with Tom Cruise not long after this interview. The scene was ultimately deleted however. I will tell you that Tom Cruise is a WORLD CLASS pro. He is much like the way he speaks of Paul Newman. I watched a young Tom Cruise exude an air of confidence (like the F-14 pilots he describes) and he was soooooo gracious to me between takes and I learned LOADS about acting from my short time with him. #TomCruise #Actor #WorldClass

[@lous8619]

Very cool. I would have imagined he would be hard to work with!

[@andykww]

Amazing at that age how he's able to conduct himself in an articulate, mature, and knowledgeable manner. I guess that's why he's able to sustain a career for such a length.

[@weilm]

he was 23 or 24?

[@epicspaces9434]

@@weilm yep, he was so wise even at 17

[@jkrasney1]

"Top Gun" remains one of my favorite movies. Tom Cruise's performance, as a fighter pilot, was extraordinary in 1986. The new "Top Gun - Maverick," now 35 years later, should offer audiences the essence that they are traveling - twice the speed of sound. "I feel, I feel, the need for Speed."

[@nobodynothing2594]

Also The Last Samurai. Top Gun Maverick is spectacular

[@PhilipClyde]

@@nobodynothing2594 yes last samurai is amazing, and Maverick is incredible

[@yeps2468]

I love how educated and on-point Tom Cruise speaks. Even though his career is in the “entertainment” industry, u know he not only takes his job seriously, but he also strives to be the most excellent he can be ... and decades later we all can see where this mentality/philosophy has taken him and the “Tom Cruise brand”

[@kathleen4376]

He is passionate about making movies and the research to help him make his film role choices

[@rr7firefly]

Tom speaks with admiration about the young men who strive for excellence in their lives (referring to the subject of the movie Top Gun). In the thoughtful and insightful way that he communicates we can see that he is firmly dedicated to his own pursuit of what is ultimately important. It is not fame nor fortune.

[@WhereTwoWaysMet]

Funny how Tom is talking about Paul’s three decades in film and here we are watching Tom’s fourth decade!👍🏻

[@brycemorgan3357]

Fifth even

[@matts.3514]

Guy can’t even keep track of all the decades Cruise has dominated.

[@pheebs7523]

I love how he's so passionate about film and real eager to share more about Paul Newman's Hollywood experiences even after he thought the camera'd stopped rolling. What a babe

[@bamsebamse7075]

I have never noticed how soft spoken, sensitive and beautiful he is.

[@DxModel219]

very well spoken. the best of the best

[@denmark39]

I thought he was a psychopath. Strange how we read people differently

[@gavinbrando8255]

@@denmark39 Indeed. Its incredible how easily psychopaths fool people so completely. Then again most people are not that bright so it's not so strange.

[@per_scep_tivegamer879]

@@gavinbrando8255 Tom is strange. His responses seems very calculated almost psychopath like but he seems to have real emotions, concern deep inside, not the typical not really present there eyes and flat presence of a psychopath. He is probably a half psycho and half geniune a rare mix. Its almost like he cares too much at times about the other person or more like afraid to show the wrong response and be punished to the point of being over-controlling in his responses rather than an evil or robotic psycho.

[@felicitysmith5875]

I have always known this🥰

[@jimm3370]

He'll never get the Oscars he deserves so well. When he's onscreen, I don't see him, I see the character he's portraying. Top Gun/ Color Of Money / Rain Man / Collateral / MAGNOLIA / and even his turns at comedy: Knight & Day, Tropic Thunder... what an artist.

[@dagmarstenberg1546]

UV

[@alfieholloway]

Funny. I’ve always said “ I always feel like I’m watching Tom cruise in different situations in every film, rather than a character... BUT I don’t care because what Tom brings is AMAZING”. He’s electric. Believable. So intense. One of a kind

[@isakisak7310]

Extremely well spoken, very articulate and focused for his age. No wonder he excelled. Young people these days can’t even string a sentence together.

[@satidnatab154]

I noticed that in most if not all of his interviews, he looks straight into the eyes of the interviewer and stays focused and connected with the person he speaks to.... He also seems honest and in touch with himself when he talks and expresses his thoughts, ideas, and feeling ns

[@priyaduwarah]

Innocent eyes. .beautiful smile... OMG he is so cute....

[@nazimadurree4005]

His cheeks get red when He smiles🎷His eyes sparkles when He is pleased🎻🎶His posture always says something everytime.... LOVELY human!😍 luv u innocent facie💔

[@Davesrecordtree]

Wow 36 years ago and he’s still belting the movies out! I believe he (imho) is indeed top 5 hardest working and best actors of all time!! This message will self destruct in 5 seconds!

[@RustyDarkStone]

People forget how handsome he was and still is and how many amaizng movies this man has been a part of. To be still making blockbuster movies 40 years into his career with only one or two flops movies in his whole career is an achievement in itself.

[@hiddendragon415]

Guy has a huge ego and some crazy ideas.. that said iv'e always enjoyed his action sci fi movies.

[@RustyDarkStone]

@@hiddendragon415 I wud say most performers have an ego so it's not unique to him. He does good sci fi

[@c0mputer]

People forget how handsome TOM CRUISE is??? I don’t think anyone forgets how handsome Tom Cruise is.

[@hiddendragon415]

@@RustyDarkStone His Sci Fi's are great and yes you need a certain amount of ego to be a actor but his really went off the rails with his Scientology opinions.

[@RustyDarkStone]

@@hiddendragon415 I don't think going off the rails is quite accurate but he has deffo lost a bit of touch with his fans for being heavily involved with Scientology, that I can agree on and I do think what he we see in his interviews ect are a little fake at times but he has got quite a decent back catalogue of movies and there are not many movie stars like him around with his level of consistency in terms of movies

[@bethalmodovar1405]

Handsome man in universe 🤩 he's smile amazing I luv u tom cruise 😍💕💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@charmerschannel7126]

I love how he talks about Paul Newman’s career going for 3 decades. Toms is now over 4 decades long and still going.

[@targetrender9529]

This interviewer is great. He asks very good questions, doesn’t cut the person off, and is polite.

[@supertrooper4353]

My man was so well versed and intelligent even back then - truly a gem of an actor. Hollywood should be happy to have this guy around - he single handedly brought back theater viewership experience with the new Top Gun Maverick. I may not agree with his views on scientology but that's not what i'm here for - i'm here to admire his craft and his passion with which he makes his movies.

[@BEUSA42]

His voice never gets old

[@tonymalerba1067]

Signs of greatness were already apparent. Like or hate ,no denying the drive and talent.

[@doctoruttley]

Love the tone of the interview. Actual questions about the movie and the actor’s craft. No “gotcha” questions or inappropriate personal questions. Good times...hope we get back to these type of interviews one day. 😔

[@steve-marsh]

One of the most underrated actors in history. This man is exceptional.

[@jrman413]

Agreed, people will never understand how great he is as an actor

[@grahamcurl5026]

I struggle to think of a bad TC movie. Most a great BECAUSE he is in them 👌🏼

[@samhawthorne1629]

He is massively underrated. The problem with Tom Cruise is his choice of film. Too many actions, not enough diverse roles in his late career so that’s why he is probably over looked. If he had the casting choices of, say, Leo Di cap, then I’m sure he would be been taken more seriously

[@lukebaines7785]

Weapons-grade satire right here folks.

[@sixsix4025]

@@iane9041 Thank you Sham. Reading these bullshit comments I thought I was living in a parallel universe. Indeed what the hell do they mean underrated? Bloody hell, insanity here at its best. If anything, he was deemed by Sony (in the massive hack of internal documents) as "too commercial" ... but if Tom Cruise is underrated, I'll take some of that!

[@dearmakeupdiary]

Born to succeed. If his life had a title, that would be it. Entirely focused on his goals, hard work and discipline. Key to success.

[@mahinagarpanchkula2984]

yes he is good looking

[@cb-zc8dv]

Tom cruise is literally a prince charming. The most beautiful man in hollywood. So classy.

[@musicbrain5]

Tom is absolutely gorgeous!

[@k.baller5140]

Wow comment from 11 years ago... Must not be alive now

[@justicemoody]

@@k.baller5140 imagine if he responded

[@safeamer1313]

@@justicemoody lol

[@finster1968]

Guys/Gals: I know you’re probably young, but 11 years is a blink of an eye to us elders. Hell, I remember some of my best farts from 11 years ago like I just broke them yesterday.

[@dhruv9370]

@@finster1968 he's probably not even 11 himself to be commenting something of that sort.

[@alexbonilla1143]

Hes talking about Paul Newman with such pure admiration. Today hes in Paul Newmans stature and should rightfully be admired by young actors.

[@Ron-cz8bt]

No, no no no, don't stop! lol. That was great! Thank you Mr. Carter for bringing this online!

[@hlqa7938]

Young, handsome, talented, driven n with a clear perspective of what does he want, no wonder why he is one of da best actors out there

[@fionadotson3105]

Taps 1982 been hooked ever since

[@ingridhawksby2516]

Tom Cruise top class actor!! He's passionate,talented, really loves what he does,in every film he gives not 100% but 120%!,Top Gun was and is one of my favourite films of all times and now top gun Maverick wow!! Amazing film! 🤩I was fascinated by every scene in it! Thank you so much Tom Cruise for giving us one more time the pleasure pleasure of watching another Great Film 🤩❤

[@stephenmccollum1391]

Well spoken. Legendary actor. 2022 Top Gun must be viewed in theaters

[@wisitkumsusri9679]

Oh my God, he is so HANDSOME!!!!!

[@DieHard1990]

Was a fan then and still a fan now

[@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771]

Fuck he's so young and yet very mature for his age I mean DAMN!

[@TheSlimmshadyy]

you stay away from young boys 😂😂

[@lucifermorningstar3709]

@@TheSlimmshadyy I know I’m a year late, but that was amazing 😂😂😂

[@stevephlyer]

When were you born?!

[@lifeisactuallyveryboring.7771]

@@stevephlyer 1992

[@jshaw4757]

Looks like a psyco trying to hold back his real personality ...watch closer at the 🧿s......

[@veronicalynn876]

He's got such a beautiful and soothing voice, I could listen to him all day 😍

[@witch8072]

He was so handsome back then... and still sane.

[@ladiwaddell989]

Omg that’s what I’m saying

[@DestinyRose1960]

He still is handsome .

[@vasundharashukla9091]

he's soo good looking even now

[@sophieghaffari9006]

Wait is he insane now? Sorry don’t know much about him!

[@lucifermorningstar3709]

@@sophieghaffari9006 depends on who you ask. If you ask someone who dislikes him, they’ll say he’s insane, if you ask someone who likes him, he’s sane. It’s a matter of opinion, not fact

[@babyvill5197]

He is a skilled expert in his profession when he smiles you see that star quality and just to see his face here gives you a feeling of delight.

[@davetinoco]

I had the privilege of meeting Tom Cruise in an elevator once at the Church of Scientology. I bumped into him on the way out. He was so nice, calm and friendly. When I bumped into him and apologized he said “don’t worry.” And asked me how I was. I did not realize who it was until he went in the elevator and the door closed. I suddenly did a double take as I turned around only to see him smiling right as the elevator door closed. He was just like this. You people who criticize him without having met him ought to be ashamed of yourselves. He is a very humble soul.

[@Geotubest]

Amazingly articulate. No "umms" and "ahhhs". Mature beyond his years too. Not surprising he became a superstar.

[@lostammo8956]

That started in the late 90s my time and got worse in the 2000s but yea its a good interview no ummm..lol

[@Geotubest]

@Frauditor Auditor Granted there are a few but far less than most people and they are rather subtle. Point being that he's quite well spoken for that age.

[@dhanvi768]

He is surprisingly articulate and mature for his age here

[@tiramisu327]

This is because even at an young age he took acting very seriously and research the roles he plays for to an almost extreme level. This allowed him to obtain knowledge and be as well spoken as he is.

[@vanessas2363]

He's amazing. So beautiful. Clever. Humble.

[@OfficialTomcruise-uo9bm]

Thanks for your love and support towards my career ❤❤

[@13missscandalous]

WOW! THIS MAN WAS GORGEOUS!

[@annacoeptis]

He’s unusually well-spoken, calm, and confident for a twenty year old. Wise beyond his years. Impressive.

[@zainabf]

omg i looove tom cruise!!

[@riddell74]

Top Gun holds up today ... great film work and perfect tone of locker room banter to build characters. Very positive interview.

[@chrismitsos6817]

It's incredible that he's still the biggest movie star..he's still making mission possible films and performing all the stunts himself at that age. Good for him.

[@angelavelasquez6397]

such a beautiful voice!

[@flixsymmetry]

Right before the larger than life ego exploded. But I give him credit, he has managed to stay at the top of his game and even exceed expectations in the competitive world he’s in.

[@melisse8150]

I love his films. He gets better as time goes on. Quality of entertainment and acting always high. Hope he continues making films. Thanks 👍

[@davidr4523]

Tom Cruise must have been 23 years old in this video. Definitely not a surprise he is maybe the greatest movie star of all time when you calculate how much money his films have grossed and his longevity of being an "A List" celebrity. Here are my thoughts: 1. Outstanding communication skills 2. Highly intelligent answers 3. Maturity, poise and confidence

[@RainMan221]

He was 26

[@jimr4002]

Very handsome, without that he might not have gotten his foot in the door.

[@BadMannerKorea]

He’s very well spoken for being so young. I don’t know anybody, myself included, who spoke like that in their early 20’s.

[@MrDevil-jb1fl]

Bro...34 yrs ago...he’s so handsome and his voice is so pretty. And he’s still handsome today.

[@donnaleach8119]

@mr devil: this was 34 years ago! 🙄

[@MrDevil-jb1fl]

@@donnaleach8119 Oops. That makes so much more sense lmfao

[@scoogsy]

I wasn’t going to watch this video but I’m glad I did. One of the best from Tom Cruise, and yet his career was still in its infancy.

[@ionajackmanhart686]

i wish i was alive in the 80s :( then it wouldnt be considered 'weird' that i have a HUGE crush on him!! god he's gorgeous !!!!

[@nymike06]

The 80s was a fun decade. You would of had a blast.

[@ganggang3873]

@@nymike06 every decade is fun

[@sw-hg8eq]

We can still have crush on his young version

[@lalkaur2302]

@@sw-hg8eq yeah!

[@AlexandraK1]

@@ganggang3873 The 80's were special, I grew up then ... Very different from now.

[@johnklinger943]

Great interview! He was so intense in his early 20’s

[@jonathanh2605]

Incredible intellect and drive from someone so young.

[@xevets]

Tom Cruise is tapped in, highly intelligent and gets life, Much Respect

[@melaniescott8204]

He’s very engaging. I have always felt that he has respect for who ever he talks to

[@ashleAcMorrie261]

my gooood... bless my eyes!

[@zthechainz]

Just absolutely mesmeric, a complete 10 out of 10. He's one of the most beautiful men ever.

[@electrominded8372]

Today's 20-year-olds could learn a LOT from watching Tom Cruise off film. He radiates intelligence, presence, passion and his vocabulary is sharp, nuanced and able to describe and compare things in a personable manner. He is entertaining even when he's being honest and is very forthcoming toward the interviewer. Young Tom Cruise was already wise and world weary from having a keen interest in learning.

[@StraightOuttaDublin1]

Regardless of what you think of Tom personally or his personal life choices, he ALWAYS gives GREAT Value-for-Money with his Movies and he's always watchable.

[@jianoconnor8414]

Tom is such a lovely Human Being. That's what life is about.

[@rboettger]

What a beautiful and smart guy

[@PhantomMark]

Big fan....always have been, and still am.......thanks for the post here.

[@RG-hf4et]

Tom is very well spoken here & handles himself well. His mom did a good job raising him.

[@bobsingh5521]

What about his dad?

[@j.w.matney8390]

Interesting interview. you can see how much he loved flying and it makes perfect sense that he became a pilot-prop, jet and helicopter. Good on him.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I knew he had it when I saw him as David Shawn in TAPS. I told my friend Sherri that Tom Cruise was a name we would hear a lot in the 1980s. He has IT. Always has.

[@simons1543]

Bless him!! So young. He's a legend.

[@david_4739]

It's hard to believe this is after he made Top Gun. He looks so much younger here than I remember him in Top Gun. Fair play to Tony Scott - he had a lot of vision to cast him in that role at a young age.

[@playstationaccount4473]

I think that's coz during the making he was working out a lot. Also in the film he is always in his raybans. After the film he seems more casual

[@david_4739]

@@playstationaccount4473 yes maybe the working out explains it. (or I'm just getting old LOL)

[@Mojitosrisin]

Damn I went into this thinking he was about to be interviewed by the President

[@mmaranta785]

Me too

[@patrickapfelbeck7428]

Same. This interviewer should have changed his name, ive got to imagine he is disappointing people on the daily

[@wayman1776]

🙄

[@maryxenei]

I love his smile.

[@하시은-e7w]

Fucking handsome..