On this historical day, July 15, 1988, Bruce Willis introduced the iconic character of John McClane to the world through the release of the film “Die Hard.” This action-packed film became a huge success and paved the way for four sequels, namely “Die Hard 2,” “Die Hard with a Vengeance,” “Live Free or Die Hard,” and “A Good Day to Die Hard,” as well as a popular video game series.
The plot of “Die Hard” revolves around John McClane, a dedicated New York City police officer, and his heroic mission to rescue his estranged wife and her colleagues, who have been taken hostage by a terrorist organization during a Christmas party. The intensity and suspense of the movie were captured brilliantly in its promotional tagline, “High above the city of L.A., a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has managed to escape… An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He’s alone, tired… and the only chance anyone has got.”
“Dive Hard” featured talented actors such as Bonnie Bedelia, who portrayed McClane’s wife Holly, and Alan Rickman, who played the formidable terrorist leader Hans Gruber. The film was directed by John McTiernan, with Roderick Thorp, Jeb Stuart, and Steven E. de Souza credited as the writers.
The majority of the movie takes place at the fictional Nakatomi Plaza, situated in Los Angeles. Interestingly, the actual shooting location was the headquarters of 20th Century Fox, located at 2121 Avenue of the Stars. This added a real-life element to the film’s setting.
One of the ongoing debates surrounding “Die Hard” is whether it can be classified as a Christmas movie. Despite its release during the summer month of July and its intense action sequences, some argue that the film’s events occurring during a Christmas party make it a holiday classic. In fact, one of the film’s writers, Steven E. de Souza, even weighed in on the debate, affirming that “Die Hard” is indeed a Christmas movie because the studio rejected the Purim draft.
Interestingly, polling shows varying opinions on whether “Die Hard” deserves a place among the beloved Christmas films. In a 2018 poll conducted by Morning Consult/Hollywood Reporter, only 25% of American adults considered it to be a Christmas movie. However, the results differed when broken down by gender and age. While only 20% of women surveyed viewed it as a Christmas movie, 32% of men agreed. Respondents aged 30 to 44 were the most likely to consider “Die Hard” a Christmas movie, with 37% supporting this view.
Regardless of the ongoing debate, “Die Hard” remains a cinematic masterpiece that captivated audiences and brought us the memorable character of John McClane. Its release on July 15, 1988, marked a significant moment in film history, and its success led to a franchise that has continued to entertain fans worldwide.
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