Die Hard Resources

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Back to the Basics of Die Hard

When you're interested in a flick, always start with IMDb.

Guns and Ammo

If you're a weapon aficionado, you might dig this rundown of the firepower seen in Die Hard.

Wiki-ki-yay, Shmoopers

This Die Hard wiki is surprisingly accurate and very thorough.

Trope It Up

If you're dying to scratch that pop culture itch, check out this list of common tropes seen in Die Hard.

All About the Benjamins

See how Die Hard stacks up against its box office competition, courtesy of Box Office Mojo.

Book or TV Adaptations

Nothing Lasts Forever

Beware, the novel that inspired Die Hard is a lot darker than its movie version.

Articles and Interviews

One-Liner to Rule them All

Slate analyzes the enduring power of McClane's catchphrase.

Die Hard Does Not Die Hard

At least, not according to this article in The New York Times.

An Instant Legacy

The Guardian traces the just-won't-quit influence of Die Hard on the action genre.

Bruce Tells All

Well, he tells some, anyway, in this revealing 2007 interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Alan Has No Regrets

Did you know that Alan Rickman was hesitant to take on the Hans Gruber role? This article did.

Video

Bearded Bruce

Willis tells all in this 1988 interview, featuring facial hair.

Alan Speaks Up

This interview is worth it, if only for his hairdo.

Bonnie Shines Bright

Same interviewer, different interviewee.

Original Die Hard Trailer

Imagine seeing this in the theater. We die.

Nopers.

Here's everything that's wrong, inaccurate, or nonsensical about Die Hard—at least, according to one YouTuber.

B-Roll

If you're interested in being a fly on the wall behind the scenes of Die Hard, now's your chance.

It's a Parody Party

This site gives a rundown—videos included—of the 10 best Die Hard parodies on the Interwebs.

Take Your Favorite Movie to Work Day

In this scene from The Office, Die Hard gets its moment to shine.

Do Not Attempt This At Home

NBC's Chuck parodies Die Hard for the geeky set.

Bruce? Is That You?

When Bruce Willis makes a surprise guest appearance on Mad About You, typical McClanean hijinks ensue.

Audio

X-mas or Not?

New Hampshire public radio debates the timeless question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not?

Feeling Festive?

Then listen to the version of "Let it Snow" used in Die Hard's final scene.

"Christmas in Hollis"

Featuring "a ill reindeer." Oh, how we love Run-D.M.C.

Images

The Ultimate Souvenir

Come on, you know you want to buy an original Die Hard poster for your room.

The Real Nakatomi

Here's a classy pic of Fox Plaza, noticeably un-blown up.

Family Portrait

Ain't this nice? Hans and his henchman all together for once.

Talk About Your Name in Lights

This is the biggest Bruce Willis's head has ever been—and that's saying something. (Just kidding, Bruce.)

Director, Cinematographer, Actor

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.