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Tom would go on to praise Kubrick for this act of kindness in interviews, stating that “He was the light of my life, and that’s all there was. I loved that man.”

To complete the film, multiple crew members (including director Stanley Kubrick) followed Cruise with flashlights, shining them toward the cameras that he needed to act toward. These lights made it easier for Cruise to see what was in front of him, aiding his now iconic performance!