Tropic Thunder is a 2008 American action satire comedy film written, produced, and directed by Ben Stiller, and starring Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., and Jack Black. The main plot revolves around a group of prima donna actors who are making a Vietnam War film. When their frustrated writer and director decide to drop them in the middle of a jungle, they are forced to rely on their acting skills in order to survive the real action and danger. Les Grossman (Tom Cruise) is the foul-mouthed, hot-headed studio executive producing Tropic Thunder. This is the screen used dollar sign “bling” necklace worn by Tom Cruise in his portrayal of Grossman.