Cruise's last starring role prior to Knight and Day, in the 2008 film Valkyrie, generated $8.5 million on its opening day.

Dutch actress Carice van Houten portrayed her in the 2008 film Valkyrie.

The film was directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who previously worked with Cruise on the 2008 film Valkyrie.

Hitler was also portrayed in the film Valkyrie by David Bamber, which tells the story of the July 1944 bomb attempt on his life.

He played anti-Hitler conspirator Erwin von Witzleben in the film Valkyrie.

The oath is prominently featured in the film Valkyrie, about the 1944 military plot against Hitler.

The film Valkyrie, starring and produced by Tom Cruise, premiered in New York City on December 17.

By Tom Wilkinson in the 2008 film Valkyrie.

Misch served as consultant to writer Christopher McQuarrie on the 2008 film Valkyrie, a depiction of the 20 July plot.