Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has revealed that he believes actor Tom Cruise will be the greatest actor of all time.

The news was disclosed by director Cameron Crowe, who said that Eastwood told him that in 100 years time, Cruise will be remembered as the standout star of this generation of films.

Crowe, who has worked with Cruise on films including Jerry Maguire and Vanilla Sky, agreed with Eastwood’s assessment and said that Cruise has built an impressive body of work that will stand the test of time.

Eastwood is currently promoting his new film Sully, which tells the true story of a pilot who successfully landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in New York in 2009.

The praise is significant, as Eastwood is widely considered one of the greatest actors and directors of all time.

“Coming from Clint Eastwood, like, a foot-and-a-half away from you telling you that, I couldn’t wait to tell Tom that.”

His films include classics such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

Eastwood has also won numerous other awards and honors throughout his career, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Crowe said that Eastwood’s assessment of Cruise was made during a conversation the two had, and that he was struck by the conviction in Eastwood’s voice.

Crowe added that he was excited to tell Cruise about Eastwood’s praise, and that he believes Cruise’s body of work will be remembered for its timelessness.

“He’s done so many different, time-defining projects.”

Cruise is also widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won numerous other awards throughout his career.

Cruise is known for his performances in films such as Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, Jerry Maguire and Rain Man.

He has also worked with some of the greatest directors of all time, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Stanley Kubrick.

Crowe added that he is proud to have worked with Cruise and to have been a part of his career.