Die Hard with a Vengeance is a 1995 American action thriller film directed by John McTiernan and written by Jonathan Hensleigh, based on Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever. It is the third installment in the Die Hard film series, and stars Bruce Willis, who must thwart a terrorist plot.
This action film once again features NYPD detective John McClane. This story is centered around a new threat to New York City, and McClane is forced to team up with an unlikely partner.
Here's a brief overview:
The film opens with a terrorist named Simon Gruber (played by Jeremy Irons), the brother of the original film's antagonist, Hans Gruber. Simon launches a series of bombings and threatens to detonate more explosives unless John McClane agrees to play a deadly game.
McClane is soon paired with Zeus Carver (played by Samuel L. Jackson), a Harlem shopkeeper with a strong sense of justice, to solve the puzzles and stop Simon's plan. The puzzles and challenges lead McClane and Zeus on a dangerous chase through New York City as they tRY to prevent further destruction.
Die Hard with a Vengeance combines the signature action and suspense of the franchise with a new twist by adding a buddy cOP element with the pairing of McClane and Zeus. The film features high-stakes action sequences, thrilling set pieces, and the charismatic chemistry between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson.
The movie is known for its fast-paced storytelling, cleverly constructed puzzles, and intense action scenes, making it a worthy addition to the "Die Hard" franchise. It is often praised for its entertainment value and for continuing the legacy of John McClane as a heroic and resourceful protagonist.
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Cast
- Bruce Willis as John McClane
- Jeremy Irons as Simon Peter Gruber
- Samuel L. Jackson as Zeus Carver
- Graham Greene as Joe Lambert
- Colleen Camp as Connie Kowalski
- Larry Bryggman as Walter Cobb
- Anthony Peck as Ricky Walsh
- Nick Wyman as Mathias Targo
- Sam Phillips as Katya
- Stephen Pearlman as Fred Schiller
- Kevin Chamberlin as Charlie Weiss
- Michael Cristofer as Bill Jarvis
- Richard Council as Otto
- Mischa Hausserman as Mischa
- Phil Theis as Erik
- Sven Toorvald as Karl
- Robert Sedgwick as Rolf
- Timothy Adams as Gunther
- Tony Halme as Roman
- Aldis Hodge as Raymond Carver
- John Doman as Foreman
- Elvis Duran as Radio DJ
Director: John McTiernan
Writers: Jonathan Hensleigh
Box Office Gross: $366,101,666
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Action Adventure Thriller
Release Date: May 19, 1995
Die Hard Films:
- Die Hard
- Die Hard 2: Die Harder
- Die Hard with a Vengeance
- Live Free or Die Hard
- A Good Day to Die Hard