Die Hard

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New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
  • Starring: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia
  • Directed by: John Mctiernan
  • Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
  • Release year: 1987
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
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Synopsis: New York City Detective John McClane becomes the only hope for a small group of hostages, one of whom is his estranged wife, trapped in a Los Angeles high-rise office building when it is seized by terrorists on Christmas Eve.
Starring: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia
Supporting actors: Reginald Veljohnson, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White
Directed by: John McTiernan
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English Details
Release year: 1987
Studio: 20th Century Fox
ASIN: B000SZK41M (Rental) and B000SZNET6 (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 1988
  • Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Gordon Company, Silver Pictures
  • USA Box Office: $ 81 Million
  • Worldwide Box Office: $ 137 Million
  • Filming Locations: 29th-35th Floors, Fox Plaza - 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA | Fox Plaza - 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA | Stage 15, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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“ When I watched this new version of "Die Hard", it was like seeing it for the very first time. ” Michael Crane  |  116 reviewers made a similar statement
“ This is a great action movie for the guys. ” Zack H.  |  114 reviewers made a similar statement
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should Die Hard December 23, 1999
By "serpico1000"
Format:VHS Tape
At the end of the Eighties the action movie genre, which had flourished throughout the decade, began to stagnate. Cinema goers had seen enough explosions and gunfights cloned from the same formula made popular by Arnie and Sly. Both of these men were moving in the direction of comedy and action movies needed something new.. something fresh. In stepped John McTiernan and Bruce Willis with DIE HARD. Willis, most famous at the time for the comic T.V. Series 'Moonlighting', made a perfect ordinary-man-in-an-extraordinary-situation action hero. He was believeable as John McClane and not immune to being hurt. He blead and felt pain, a first for the genre. And yet his cool confident delivery of a great wisecracking, intelligent script made him all the cooler. But most credit should go to Director John McTiernan, king of the sophisticated action flick. He made action movies slick, smart and full of pace and wit while never letting up on the bullets, cars and bombs front. Special praise must go out to Alan Rickman too whose performance as chief baddie Hans is to this day one of cinemas finest, moving convincingly from cool, calm and collected to desperate and nervous, never once seeming anything less than utterly ruthless and calculating. Die Hard is a great movie for a number of reasons but adding three dimensions to the action genre is this films finest achievement and anyone who has not sampled its delights before now would be wise to get a copy as soon as possible. But don't see it on T.V. oh no, because it is never without significant and completely unnecessary extra editing for violence and language. Enjoy it on video or DVD if you can, see it in all its original splendor, it is arguably the greatest action film ever made. And then go see the sequels.. they rock too!
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Currently Available Die Hard DVD Worth Buying June 16, 2007
By Blue Wolf
Format:DVD
Because of the fact that the new Die Hard movie is coming out, 20th Century Fox has discontinued the GREAT Special Edition DVD's of the first three Die Hard DVD'S, and are replacing them with newly-packaged one-disc versions with only half of those original DVD's features. This DVD, the Special Edition Steelbook, is the only DVD that Fox has just released worth buying, because it is a repackaged edition of the original Two-Disc Special Edition of Die Hard. Hopefully Fox will do the same thing with the other Die Hard movies.

Bottom Line: Forget the new Die Hard boxset, get this instead and wait for the other ones.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars YIPPIE-KI-YAY @#$%%@!! July 19, 2001
By Michael Crane
Format:DVD
When I bought the "Die Hard Ultimate Collection" set, I really didn't think they would be able to do much with the very first Die Hard. It's a pretty old movie. I really didn't know if they could do much to improve the picture and sound quality of the movie. Well, I thought wrong, for when I watched this movie, I was completely shocked and stunned. I said to myself, "I can't believe they made this movie better."

This has to be one of the best transfers I have ever seen. The picture is ten times more crisper and sharper than the older DVD version. When the terrorists shoot out the glass windows to trap Willis, you can literally see every single piece of glass landing on the floor. Also, the sound is explosive and very impressive, especially if you can watch it in DTS. When I watched this new version of "Die Hard", it was like seeing it for the very first time.

If you are not familiar with "Die Hard", here's the story: Bruce Willis is John McClane, a very short tempered New York cop. He goes to California, hoping to patch things up with his wife, who works at the Nakatomi Plaza. All of that changes when a group of terrorists, armed to the teeth with guns and explosives, decide to take over the building. Now, the only one who can stop them is McClane, and believe, he's not too thrilled with the idea, but he knows he's the only one who stands a chance against them. McClane goes on a one-man war, running around the plaza, taking out the bad guys, and trying his best to stay alive. As soon as he hears the first gun shot, McClane knows he's about to have a very bad day.

This is a must have for anyone who loves "Die Hard". I know some might be hesitant since they already have the first box set, but believe me, it is worth it. Filled with non-stop action and thrills, "Die Hard" is a classic, and should be seen by all who loves action films. Again, I must say this is one of the best transfers I have ever seen. An easy five out of five, without question.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars a favorite
really like this one - had the VHS but no more VCR. this whole series is good, even the newer ones.
Published 16 hours ago by Kelly Carlton
5.0 out of 5 stars Die Hard(1988)
Die Hard(1988) is a fun, well made action thriller based on Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever. It has a first rate musical score by the late Michael Kamen. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Jorge A. Zarco
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a great flick
I bought this because my 17 yo loves the die hard movies, but had never seen the original. Great price and (as always) fast shipping.
Published 6 days ago by Julie Prince
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a look
I would recommend to this movie for anyone that likes action ones, it's a good bit of fun and well worth watching.
Published 8 days ago by George F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce
Willis is amazing in every single die hard movie, I think that this one is my favorite. Check it out.
Published 18 days ago by Elsita11
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it
i like Bruce Willis and even though he liked this one better than the second one, i still think the second one's better.
Published 21 days ago by Barry Frank
4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie except for the language
I like the movie on the whole, exciting, etc. However, I think the excessive use of the "F---" word is unnecessary to the story.
Published 23 days ago by Elaine R. Nedrow
5.0 out of 5 stars Yippe kay-yay
How can you not love the most amazing Christmas move all time, and one o the most perfect actin films ever which makes his one of the greatest, perfect films all time.
Published 27 days ago by Ethan S. Guymon
5.0 out of 5 stars Had to have it in MY collection!!
Have the game and movies Just can't go wrong with Bruce. The fight scenes are not pulled all his movies they are real punches. Wow! Awesome. My total hero.
Published 1 month ago by Karen W.
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, exciting, 1980s action movie
"Die Hard" was the first modern action movie I saw and it took my breath away when I did. It's exciting, humorous, and fun, and has held-up pretty well over the years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karen A. Amrhein
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why do a lot of people love this movie ?
Wow, what did Bruce Willis ever do to you? After all, he is an actor. He acts. Movies are not real life.
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