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Die Hard

Die Hard (1988)

R
07/12/1988 (US)
02h 12m

Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.

Overview

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

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Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

John McClane

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Hans Gruber

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Holly Gennaro McClane

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Dwayne Robinson

William Atherton

William Atherton

Richard Thornburg

Hart Bochner

Hart Bochner

Harry Ellis

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Media

Trailer #2
The Greatest Christmas Story
30th Anniversary Trailer
In Theaters December 8
TCM 30th Anniversary
Film historian settles the debate over whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie
Iconic Lines
5 Reasons
Behind the Scene: Director John McTiernan on making the Christmas classic Die Hard

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