Die Hard (1988)

Plot Summary

John McClane is an NYPD cop who, on his vacation, goes to visit his children and ex-wife in Los Angeles. When he arrives at her workplace, Nakatomi Plaza, the building is taken over by terrorists. He will use his unique skills to try to take them down.It is a timeless action classic, featuring a charismatic Bruce Willis as John McClane and a thrilling plot where you can't predict what's happening.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1989)

Oscar 1989

Nominated

Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing

Stephen Hunter Flick Richard Shorr

Oscar 1989

Nominated

Best Film Editing

Frank J. Urioste John F. Link

Oscar 1989

Nominated

Best Sound

Don J. Bassman Kevin F. Cleary Richard Overton Al Overton Jr.

Oscar 1989

Nominated

Best Effects, Visual Effects

Richard Edlund Al Di Sarro Brent Boates Thaine Morris