New York City Detective John McClane has just arrived in Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his wife. Unfortunatly, it is not going to be a Merry Christmas for everyone. A group of terrorists, led by Hans Gruber is holding everyone in the Nakatomi Plaza building hostage. With no way of anyone getting in or out, it's up to McClane to stop them all. All 12!
Written by Film_Fan
The building used in the movie was designed by William L. Pereira, and was one of his last projects before his death in 1985.
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Goofs
Continuity:
John's vest is white when he enters the vent system and dark green when he exits. This is not, as some think, a result of accumulated dirt.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Businessman:
You don't like flying, do you? John McClane:
What gives you that idea? Businessman:
You wanna know the secret to surviving air travel? After you get where you're going, take off your shoes and your socks then walk around on the rug bare foot and make fists with your toes. John McClane:
Fists with your toes? Businessman:
I know, I know, it sounds crazy. Trust me, I've been doing it for nine years. Yes sir, better than a shower and a hot cup of coffee. John McClane:
Okay.
[the businessman sees John's gun]
John McClane:
It's okay, I'm a cop. Trust me, I've been doing this for eleven years. See more »