THEN & NOW: The cast of 'Mission: Impossible' 19 years later

The first "Mission: Impossible" movie, based off the TV series of the same name, came out in 1996. It grossed a phenomenal $457.7 million worldwide and paved the way for four more sequels. The fifth installment, entitled "Rogue Nation", will be out in theaters on July 31.

While Tom Cruise is the biggest face in the cast, it isn't all about him.

"Mission: Impossible" contained a huge cast of Hollywood legends and others from all over Europe. It is fitting for this Bond-style spy thriller.

To prepare for the upcoming sequel "Rogue Nation", check out where it all began.

Here's the cast of "Mission: Impossible", 19 years later: