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Die Hard

15th July 1988
2h 12m
John McTiernan
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Die Hard is a Action Thriller film released on 15th July 1988; John McTiernan directed the film which stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, and Bonnie Bedelia. A sequel, Die Hard 2: Die Harder, was released in 1990. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $112,767,956 on its budget.

Plot

An NYPD officer tries to save his wife and her fellow employees who have been taken hostage by German terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Cast (64)

Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988)
Bruce Willis John McClane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Alan Rickman in Die Hard (1988)
Alan Rickman Hans Gruber
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Bonnie Bedelia's profile
Bonnie Bedelia Holly McClane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Reginald VelJohnson's profile
Reginald VelJohnson Al Powell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
William Atherton's profile
William Atherton Richard Thornburg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Robert Davi's profile
Robert Davi Big Johnson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Al Leong's profile
Al Leong Uli
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Paul Gleason's profile
Paul Gleason Dwayne Robinson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Mary Ellen Trainor's profile
Mary Ellen Trainor Gail Wallens
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Grand L. Bush's profile
Grand L. Bush Little Johnson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Rick Ducommun's profile
Rick Ducommun Walt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Bob Jennings's profile
Bob Jennings Cameraman
Hart Bochner's profile
Hart Bochner Harry Ellis
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Fred Lerner's profile
Fred Lerner Guard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Tracy Reiner's profile
Tracy Reiner Thornburg's Assistant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Robert Lesser's profile
Robert Lesser Businessman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
George Christy's profile
George Christy Dr. Hasseldorf
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Kym Malin's profile
Kym Malin Hostage
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Harri James Police Supervisor
Anthony Peck's profile
Anthony Peck Young Cop
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Clarence Gilyard Jr.'s profile
Clarence Gilyard Jr. Theo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Wilhelm von Homburg's profile
Wilhelm von Homburg James
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
David Ursin's profile
David Ursin Harvey Johnson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Selma Archerd Hostage
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Andreas Wisniewski's profile
Andreas Wisniewski Tony
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Dennis Hayden's profile
Dennis Hayden Eddie
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Betty Carvalho's profile
Betty Carvalho Paulina
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Charlie Picerni's profile
Charlie Picerni Dwayne Robinson's Driver
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
James Shigeta's profile
James Shigeta Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Matt Landers's profile
Matt Landers Captain Mitchell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Alexander Godunov's profile
Alexander Godunov Karl
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Rebecca Broussard Hostage
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Kip Waldo's profile
Kip Waldo Convenience Store Clerk
Bill Marcus City Engineer
Carmine Zozzora Rivers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Mark Goldstein Station Manager
David Katz Soundman
Lorenzo Caccialanza's profile
Lorenzo Caccialanza Marco
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Stella Hall's profile
Stella Hall Stewardess
Gary Roberts's profile
Gary Roberts Heinrich
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Shelley Pogoda Dispatcher
Eric Kay's profile
Eric Kay Fireman
Bill Margolin Producer
Terri Lynn Doss's profile
Terri Lynn Doss Girl at Airport
P. Randall Bowers Kissing Man
Joey Plewa's profile
Joey Plewa Alexander
Scot Bennett Hostage
Jon E. Greene Boy at Airport
Michele Laybourn Girl in Window
Bruno Doyon Franco
Gerard Bonn Kristoff

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Die Hard FAQ

When was Die Hard released?

Die Hard was released 36 years ago, on Friday July 15th, 1988.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Die Hard?

The lead roles are played by Bruce Willis in the role of John McClane and Alan Rickman in the role of Hans Gruber.

How much did Die Hard cost to make?

The budget was $28,000,000.

How much money did Die Hard make?

The worldwide revenue was $140,767,956.

Is Die Hard on Netflix?

No, Die Hard is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Die Hard on Amazon Prime?

Yes, Die Hard is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Die Hard on Disney Plus?

No, Die Hard is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Die Hard Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

9% 20-29
23% 30-39
9% 40-49
8% 50-59
2% 60-69
48% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

25% Female
75% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Bad
2% Good
95% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Cop
2% Terrorist
2% Journalist
2% Reporter
92% Unknown