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Die Hard (1988)

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

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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Cast & Crew

Director
John McTiernan
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    John McClane Bruce Willis
  • Profile picture of Alan Rickman
    Hans Gruber Alan Rickman
  • Profile picture of Alexander Godunov
    Karl Alexander Godunov
  • Profile picture of Bonnie Bedelia
    Holly Gennaro McClane Bonnie Bedelia
  • Profile picture of Reginald VelJohnson
    Al Powell Reginald VelJohnson
  • Profile picture of Paul Gleason
    Dwayne Robinson Paul Gleason
  • Profile picture of De'voreaux White
    Argyle De'voreaux White
  • Profile picture of William Atherton
    Richard Thornburg William Atherton

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