Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
➱ STORYLINE:
"Die Hard 2," also known as "Die Hard 2: Die Harder," is the second installment in the "Die Hard" series. Once again, Bruce Willis reprises his role as NYPD officer John McClane. Set on Christmas Eve, McClane finds himself at Washington Dulles International Airport, where terrorists take control of the air traffic control system. He must thwart their plans and ensure the safety of his wife and other passengers on a circling aircraft. The film combines intense action with a suspenseful plot, in the spirit of its predecessor.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Directed by Renny Harlin, "Die Hard 2" successfully replicates the high-stakes action and tension of the original film. Bruce Willis delivers another strong performance as John McClane, embodying the quintessential action hero. The film's action sequences, especially the climactic scenes, are well-executed, making it a worthy sequel in the "Die Hard" franchise.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Renny Harlin
Writers:
- Steven E. de Souza
- Doug Richardson
Starring:
- Bruce Willis as John McClane
- Bonnie Bedelia as Holly McClane
- William Atherton as Richard Thornburg
- Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al Powell
- Franco Nero as Gen. Ramon Esperanza
Produced by:
- Charles Gordon
- Lawrence Gordon
- Joel Silver
Production Companies:
- Gordon Company
- Silver Pictures
Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Edited by:
- Stuart Baird
- Robert A. Ferretti
Music by: Michael Kamen
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
Release date: July 4, 1990
Run Time: 2 hr 4 min
Country:
- United States
Languages:
- English
Budget: $70 million
Box office: $240 million
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➱ TRIVIA
"Die Hard 2" was known for its ambitious action scenes, including the challenging and spectacular sequence involving a plane crash, which was a significant technical achievement for its time.
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