Die Hard Resources
Websites
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When you're interested in a flick, always start with IMDb.
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If you're a weapon aficionado, you might dig this rundown of the firepower seen in Die Hard.
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This Die Hard wiki is surprisingly accurate and very thorough.
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If you're dying to scratch that pop culture itch, check out this list of common tropes seen in Die Hard.
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See how Die Hard stacks up against its box office competition, courtesy of Box Office Mojo.
Book or TV Adaptations
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Beware, the novel that inspired Die Hard is a lot darker than its movie version.
Articles and Interviews
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Slate analyzes the enduring power of McClane's catchphrase.
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At least, not according to this article in The New York Times.
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The Guardian traces the just-won't-quit influence of Die Hard on the action genre.
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Well, he tells some, anyway, in this revealing 2007 interview with Entertainment Weekly.
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Did you know that Alan Rickman was hesitant to take on the Hans Gruber role? This article did.
Video
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Willis tells all in this 1988 interview, featuring facial hair.
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This interview is worth it, if only for his hairdo.
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Same interviewer, different interviewee.
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Imagine seeing this in the theater. We die.
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Here's everything that's wrong, inaccurate, or nonsensical about Die Hard—at least, according to one YouTuber.
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If you're interested in being a fly on the wall behind the scenes of Die Hard, now's your chance.
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This site gives a rundown—videos included—of the 10 best Die Hard parodies on the Interwebs.
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In this scene from The Office, Die Hard gets its moment to shine.
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NBC's Chuck parodies Die Hard for the geeky set.
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When Bruce Willis makes a surprise guest appearance on Mad About You, typical McClanean hijinks ensue.
Audio
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New Hampshire public radio debates the timeless question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not?
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Then listen to the version of "Let it Snow" used in Die Hard's final scene.
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Featuring "a ill reindeer." Oh, how we love Run-D.M.C.
Images
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Come on, you know you want to buy an original Die Hard poster for your room.
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Here's a classy pic of Fox Plaza, noticeably un-blown up.
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Ain't this nice? Hans and his henchman all together for once.
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This is the biggest Bruce Willis's head has ever been—and that's saying something. (Just kidding, Bruce.)
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In this behind-the-scenes shot, you can see director John McTiernan, cinematographer Jan de Bont, and star Bruce Willis all hard at work as they plan a scene.