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Tom Cruise Helped Adam Sandler Get One Of His Best Roles

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Tom Cruise pulls strings to land Adam Sandler his breakout dramatic role, showing the power of Hollywood connections.
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  • Cruise personally called the director to vouch for Sandler's dramatic chops, helping him score the lead in a critically-acclaimed indie film.
  • Sandler's performance in the movie was a revelation, proving he could do more than just slapstick and earning him serious awards buzz.
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Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, indie film
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