Die Hard(1988)
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Overview
High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape... An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone has got.
Director
John McTiernan
Studio
Gordon Company
Budget
$28M
Revenue
$141M
Cast
Bruce Willis
as John McClane
Alan Rickman
as Hans Gruber
Alexander Godunov
as Karl
Bonnie Bedelia
as Holly Gennaro McClane
Reginald VelJohnson
as Al Powell
Paul Gleason
as Dwayne Robinson
De'voreaux White
as Argyle
William Atherton
as Richard Thornburg
Hart Bochner
as Harry Ellis
James Shigeta
as Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi
Bruno Doyon
as Franco
Andreas Wisniewski
as Tony
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$28M
Box Office
$141M
Production Companies
Gordon Company • Silver Pictures • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Die Hard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Die Hard (1988).
What is Die Hard about?▼
High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape... An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired... and the only chance anyone has got.
Who directed Die Hard?▼
Die Hard was directed by John McTiernan and released in 1988. It is a action, thriller film.
How long is Die Hard?▼
Die Hard has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Die Hard?▼
The cast of Die Hard includes Bruce Willis as John McClane, Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber, Alexander Godunov as Karl, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane, Reginald VelJohnson as Al Powell and more.
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