Die Hard
Director: John McTiernan; Stars: Bruce Willis; Release Date: March 09, 1999 |
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Die Hard - One of the greatest action movies of the late 1980s, DIE HARD ushered in a new standard for the genre. With the dissolution of the Cold War, both the stereotypical Russian threat (represented in movies such as TOP GUN and RED DAWN) and the destructive egoist (as seen in OCTOPUSSY) became less fearful. With DIE HARD, director John McTiernan introduced Hollywood to a new type of villain: the terrorist entrepreneur. Alan Rickman stars as Hans Gruber, a relentless businessman whose lethal tactics achieve his goals. Unlike most '80s film villains who committed globally dangerous acts for liberty, genocide, or megalomania, DIE HARD's Gruber uses guns, explosives, and cunning to storm the Takagi Corporation's Christmas party and heist millions of dollars from the company. In addition, DIE HARD also saw the development of the clumsy or bad luck hero with John McClane (Bruce Willis), a man in the wrong place at the wrong time who chooses to intervene. Action fans would see this misfit hero archetype again in UNDE...
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Key Information |
| Directors | John McTiernan |
| Stars | Bruce Willis |
| Actors | Clarence Gilyard |
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre | Recommended • Terrorism • Blockbuster • Classic Fight Scenes • Christmas • Essential Cinema • Theatrical Release • Thrill |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS: French Language Version |
| UPC | 024543440864 |
| Release Date | 1988 |
| Running Time | 2hr 12min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD: Five Star Collection 2-Disc Set2hr 11min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentJuly 10, 2001R (MPAA)024543012528Sound Features: Surround, Digital, Stereo, THX, DTS |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS: French Language Version2hr 12min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentR (MPAA) |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | Steven E. De Souza |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (07/15/1988, p.C12, Caryn James): "...It works....Relentless energy and smashing special-effects extravagance..." |
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Quotes from the Movie |
| Quotes from the Movie | "Nice suit, it would be a shame to ruin it." -- Hans to Mr. Takagi (Alan Rickman to James Shigeta)
"When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer. Benefits of a classical education." -- Hans to Mr. Takagi (Alan Rickman to James Shigeta) |
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