War Hero’s Son Slams Tom Cruise

Anytime the name Adolf Hitler is mentioned, there is bound to be controversy. In a new film about a failed assassination attempt on the former Nazi leader, Tom Cruise is set to play Count Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg in a new film, “Valkyrie.” And the Count's son is not happy.

Berthold von Stauffenberg is being very vocal about his displeasure over Cruise’s role as his father. “I hoped for a while that it was all just a publicity stunt by Mr Cruise. It is sure to be crap. Of course, I could be wrong - I would like to be,” he told press.

One of von Stauffenberg’s main objections is Cruise’s involvement with the Church of Scientology. He claims that Scientology is not a religion, but rather a “business,” and that the actor’s association with the organization is “off-putting.”

“I am not saying that Cruise is a bad actor - I cannot judge that. But, in any case, I fear that it could turn into horrible kitsch,” he told press.

It is understandable that the son of such a prestigious man would closely guard his father’s memory. After all, the Count led a group of Nazi officers in planting a bomb underneath Hitler’s dinner table. However, Hitler escaped the attempt with only a few injuries.

“He should keep his hands off my father. He should climb a mountain or go surfing in the Caribbean. I don't care, as long as he stays out of it,” said von Stauffenberg.

Will Tom Cruise continue with his plans to star in “Valkyrie”? It looks like it, as preproduction has already begun, and they will begin filming this summer.

Enjoy the pictures of Tom and Suri saying their goodbyes as they leave France on Friday (June 22).