Die Hard (1988)
An NYPD officer tries to save his wife and several others taken hostage by German terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
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John McClane -
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Dwayne T. Robinson -
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Alexander
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Marco
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Director:
John McTiernanWriters:
Roderick Thorp (novel), Jeb Stuart (screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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After seeing the movie Heart Like a Wheel (1983), Bruce Willis loved Bonnie Bedelia's performance in that film, he personally recommended her to play his estranged wife.
Quotes
Businessman:
You don't like flying, do you?
John McClane:
What gives you that idea?
Businessman:
You wanna know the secret to surviving air travel? After you get where you're going, take off your shoes and your socks then walk around on the rug bare foot and make fists with your toes.
John McClane:
...
Businessman:
...
Goofs
When Hans is pretending to be Bill Clay his hairstyle keeps changing.
Crazy Credits
In the widescreen version, the 20th Century Fox logo is stretched.
Alternate Versions
The new released German Special Edition DVD version is now uncut (FSK 16) because of re-rating.
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Resolution & Hyperspace(uncredited)
from Aliens (1986)
Composed by James Horner
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
20 July 1988Language
English, German, Italian, Japanese
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Los Angeles International Airport - 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$28,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$601,851 17 July 1988
Gross USA:
$83,519,093
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$141,482,154
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