James Cameron directed the 1994 action film "True Lies," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as secret government operative Harry Tasker. The film follows Tasker as he tries to keep his dangerous spy career hidden from his wife while investigating an international terrorist threat.
Cameron also wrote the screenplay, adapting the premise from the 1991 French comedy "La Totale!" The result combines espionage action with domestic comedy, using the contrast between Tasker's professional confidence and his awkward family life as a central source of tension.
The movie reunited Cameron with Schwarzenegger after their earlier collaborations on "The Terminator" and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." Jamie Lee Curtis plays Helen Tasker, whose discovery of her husband's secret life eventually turns her from an uninformed spouse into an active participant in the adventure.
"True Lies" was notable for its large-scale set pieces and extensive visual effects. It was also the first major production for Digital Domain, the effects company co-founded by Cameron. The film became a major commercial success, earning roughly $378.9 million worldwide.