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Die Hard (1988)
NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.
NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.
The film's right-leaning rating is primarily driven by its championing of individual heroism and self-reliance as the solution to a crisis, contrasting sharply with the depicted incompetence of bureaucratic government agencies, alongside a strong emphasis on traditional family reconciliation.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast in traditional roles, but includes visible diversity in significant supporting characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Die Hard (1988) is an action film centered on John McClane's efforts to save hostages from a terrorist group. The movie does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal or impact on the LGBTQ+ community within its narrative.
Die Hard (1988) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot and character arcs are solely centered on an action-thriller scenario, resulting in no portrayal of transsexual identity.
The film features Holly Gennero McClane as the primary female character, who is held hostage by the male antagonists. She does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. Other female characters have minor roles and are not involved in combat.
Die Hard (1988) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this movie, meaning none had a pre-established gender to be swapped from.
Die Hard (1988) is an original film, not an adaptation of prior source material, a biopic, or a reboot. Its characters were created for this production, thus lacking a pre-established race to be altered.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Willis | Acting | Male | White (German, American), White | |
Alan Rickman | Acting | Male | White | |
Bonnie Bedelia | Acting | Female | White (Italian, White, Irish) | |
William Atherton | Acting | Male | White | |
Robert Davi | Acting | Male | White (Italian), White | |
Reginald VelJohnson | Acting | Male | Black | |
Mary Ellen Trainor | Acting | Female | White | |
Alexander Godunov | Acting | Male | White (Russian), White | |
Hart Bochner | Acting | Male | White | |
Grand L. Bush | Acting | Male | Black | |
Clarence Gilyard Jr. | Acting | Male | Black |
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