Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Year: 2011

Runtime: 133 min

Language: English

Director: Brad Bird

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When the Kremlin is ravaged by terror, Ethan Hunt becomes the scapegoat for the IMF's downfall. Disavowed and abandoned, he must navigate a treacherous landscape to restore his agency's reputation and prevent another devastating attack. Joined by an unpredictable team of former allies, Ethan must confront their uncertain loyalties and unravel the web of deceit threatening global security.

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Timeline – Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
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1

Trevor Hanaway's Assignment

IMF agent Trevor Hanaway is sent on a critical mission in Budapest. Unfortunately, he meets his demise at the hands of the notorious assassin known as Moreau.

Budapest
2

Ethan Hunt's Rescue

After Hanaway's death, team leader Jane Carter and newly promoted operative Benji Dunn execute a daring rescue to free Ethan Hunt from a Moscow prison. Ethan's primary motivation is to save his informant, Bogdan, from impending torture and execution.

Moscow
3

Urgent Mission Details

Following their escape, Ethan learns from Jane that Hanaway was killed while trying to intercept a courier drop containing sensitive Russian nuclear launch codes. The mission intensifies as they discover the assassin Cobalt intends a catastrophic nuclear detonation.

4

Infiltrating the Kremlin

Ethan leads Jane and Benji to infiltrate the Kremlin's secret archives to locate information on Cobalt. However, they face impending danger as Cobalt moves quickly to eliminate his traces, leaving Ethan only five hours to succeed.

Kremlin
5

Kremlin Explosion

During their mission in the Kremlin, a bomb detonates, causing widespread destruction and implicating Ethan and his team in the incident. Ethan regains consciousness in a Russian hospital, accused by Agent Sidorov of orchestrating the attack.

Kremlin
6

Ghost Protocol Initiation

In the aftermath of the Kremlin destruction, the US President initiates 'Ghost Protocol', which cuts off all ties to the IMF. Now fugitives, Ethan and his team must evade both Russian and American authorities while pursuing Cobalt.

7

Loss of a Mentor

Tragedy strikes when the IMF team loses their secretary during a skirmish with Russian forces, leaving them more vulnerable. This loss amplifies Ethan's resolve to bring an end to Cobalt's plans.

8

Identifying the Enemy

Through investigation, intelligence analyst William Brandt discovers that Cobalt is actually Kurt Hendricks, a radical strategist aiming to spark nuclear war. With Hendricks in possession of the launch codes, the stakes become even higher.

9

High-Risk Maneuver in Dubai

The IMF team devises a plan to deceive Hendricks's right-hand man during an exchange at the Burj Khalifa. Ethan performs a daring climb to hack into the server room, leading to a complex web of deception.

Dubai
10

Conflict Among Allies

Tensions escalate between the team members as accusations fly regarding mission integrity and hidden truths. Amidst the rising stakes, Ethan’s personal history intertwines with the mission, complicating team dynamics.

11

Hendricks's Plan Uncovered

Ethan learns that Hendricks is set to use a defunct Soviet satellite to send missile commands from Mumbai. Time is running out as the team scrambles to prevent a potential international catastrophe.

Mumbai
12

The San Francisco Missile Threat

In a shocking turn of events, Hendricks fires a missile aimed at San Francisco in retaliation to perceived threats. The team must act quickly to regain control of the launch device to stop the missile from hitting its target.

San Francisco
13

Final Confrontation

Ethan confronts Hendricks in a fierce battle in an automated parking facility. In a moment of desperation, Hendricks jumps to his death, but with the launch device secured, the team's plan has not yet failed.

14

Mission Accomplished

With the missile threat neutralized, Agent Sidorov eventually uncovers the truth behind the Kremlin incident, clearing the IMF's name. Ethan gathers his team, revealing a hidden truth about Julia's staged death and offering them new assignments.

15

Bittersweet Resolution

In a moment of reflection, Ethan watches Julia from a distance, sharing a bittersweet smile that signifies hope amidst the chaos they've endured. The team prepares for their next mission, stronger and more united than before.

Last Updated: November 04, 2024 at 01:57

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