Die Hard

film by McTiernan [1988]

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Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan. The film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York City police detective who becomes embroiled in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper during a Christmas party. McClane, initially off-duty and estranged from his wife, Holly, finds himself the only hope for the hostages when the terrorists, led by Hans Gruber, reveal their true intentions are to steal millions in bearer bonds. The film was a critical and commercial success, establishing Willis as a major action star and spawning a franchise.12

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