Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
➱ STORYLINE:
"Die Hard" is a groundbreaking action-thriller that established Bruce Willis as a leading action star. The film follows NYPD officer John McClane, who is caught in a high-rise during a terrorist siege while visiting his estranged wife in Los Angeles. McClane's solitary battle against the terrorists, led by the charismatic Hans Gruber, played by Alan Rickman, is filled with suspense, clever tactics, and iconic one-liners. "Die Hard" has become a benchmark for the action genre and a cultural icon.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Directed by John McTiernan, "Die Hard" combines a tight script, innovative action sequences, and memorable performances, particularly by Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. The film's blend of thrills, humor, and character development created a new template for action movies, making it one of the most influential and enduring action films of all time.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: John McTiernan
Writer:
- Jeb Stuart
- Steven E. de Souza
Starring:
- Bruce Willis as John McClane
- Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber
- Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennero McClane
- Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al Powell
Produced by:
- Lawrence Gordon
- Joel Silver
Production Companies:
- Gordon Company
- Silver Pictures
Cinematography: Jan de Bont
Edited by:
- Frank J. Urioste
- John F. Link
Music by: Michael Kamen
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
Release date: July 15, 1988
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Country:
- United States
Languages:
- English
Budget: $28 million
Box office: $140.8 million
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+ "Die Hard" set a new standard for the action genre with its innovative approach to storytelling and action sequences, becoming a defining film for action heroes in cinema.
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The movie that put Bruce on the map. An amazing action film that is still a great watch today.