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The Die Hard franchise, which began as a series of books in the 1960s, is an action-adventure series that chronicles the harrowing exploits of NYPD Detective John McClane. Renowned for its action-packed sequences and intricate plots, the series showcases McClane's battles against various adversaries, especially the infamous Hans Gruber, during high-stakes crises.

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Die Hard
Movie(s)
Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard (2007), A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
Created by
Roderick Thorp
First Film
Die Hard (1988)
Latest Film
A Good Day to Die Hard
Cast
Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Franco Nero, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons, Justin Long, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jai Courtney
Movie(s)
Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard, A Good Day to Die Hard

Character(s)
John McClane, Hans Gruber, Holly Gennero, Sgt. Al Powell, Richard Thornburg, General Ramon Esperanza, Zeus Carver, Simon Gruber, Matt Farrell, Lucy McClane, Jack McClane
Video Game(s)
Die Hard (1989), Die Hard (1990), Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1992), Die Hard Trilogy (1996), Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas (2000), Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza (2002), Die Hard: Vendetta (2002

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Targon Egerton addresses the comparisons between his Netflix action movie and Bruce Willis' Die Hard, citing one similar element.

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Is Die Hard Really a Christmas Movie
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It’s time to dust off the old boxing gloves and step back into the ring to settle an age-old question: is Die Hard really a Christmas movie?

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Spanning across five Die Hard movies, the protagonist John McClane kills a surprising number of people compared to other action heroes.

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Hans Gruber's death in Die Hard is one of the film's greatest moments. Here's how it was made to look so realistic, despite a fake background.

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The Die Hard films are great mostly due to the charm and put-upon weariness of their central protagonist, John McClane. These are his best quotes.

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Whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie is one of the hottest debates. Nevertheless, the Bruce Willis film is a must-watch during the holiday season.

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Die Hard is one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever, but despite being a Christmas movie, it isn't suitable for everyone, and here's why.

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One of the biggest debates about the 1988 film, Die Hard, is whether it is a Christmas movie or not. Thankfully, the cast and crew have some answers.

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