A FILM TO REMEMBER: “DIE HARD” (1988)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Die Hard”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of John McTiernan’s “Die Hard”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife and several others that were taken hostage by a German terrorist during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Still image of filmmaker John McTiernan.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

John McTiernan

CAST:

• Bruce Willis … John McClane
• Alan Rickman … Hans Gruber
• Alexander Godunov … Karl (Hans’s main henchman)
• Bonnie Bedelia … Holly Gennero-McClane