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Die Hard: With a Vengeance

"Think fast. Look alive. Die hard."

1995-05-19 Action 2hr 8m

New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.

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New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.

  • Released
    1995-05-19
  • Revenue
    $366,101,666
  • Budget
    $90,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 8m
  • Genre
    Action, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Deutsch, Română
  • imdb-logo
    7.6
  • Production
    20th Century Fox, Cinergi Pictures, Andrew G. Vajna Productions

Crew

John McTiernan
Director
Jonathan Hensleigh
Writer
Michael Tadross
Producer
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Cast

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis
John McClane
Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson
Zeus Carver
Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons
Simon
Larry Bryggman

Larry Bryggman
Chief Walter Cobb
Graham Greene

Graham Greene
Joe Lambert
Anthony Peck

Anthony Peck
Ricky Walsh
Nicholas Wyman

Nicholas Wyman
Mathias Targo
Kevin Chamberlin

Kevin Chamberlin
Charles Weiss
Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp
Connie Kowalski
Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips
Katya
Michael Alexander Jackson

Michael Alexander Jackson
Dexter
Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge
Raymond
Sharon Washington

Sharon Washington
Officer Jane
Stephen Pearlman

Stephen Pearlman
Dr. Fred Schiller
Mischa Hausserman

Mischa Hausserman
Mischa
Edwin Hodge

Edwin Hodge
Dexter's Friend
Robert Sedgwick

Robert Sedgwick
Rolf
Tony Halme

Tony Halme
Roman
Bill Christ

Bill Christ
Ivan
Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas
Gang Member #1
Glenn Herman

Glenn Herman
Gang Member #2
Kent Faulcon

Kent Faulcon
Gang Member #3
Akili Prince

Akili Prince
Gang Member #4
Ardie Fuqua

Ardie Fuqua
Gang Member #5
Mike Jefferson

Mike Jefferson
Gang Member #6
Andre Ware

Andre Ware
Gang Member #7
Michael Lee Merrins

Michael Lee Merrins
Van Driver
Birdie M. Hale

Birdie M. Hale
Harlem Woman
Daryl Edwards

Daryl Edwards
Livery Driver
Barbara Hipkiss

Barbara Hipkiss
Phone Woman
Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi
Arab Cabbie
Bill Kux

Bill Kux
Business Guy (Taxi)
Scott Nicholson

Scott Nicholson
Transit Cop
Ralph Buckley

Ralph Buckley
Businessman (Station)
Charles Dumas

Charles Dumas
Cross
Michael Cristofer

Michael Cristofer
Jarvis
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney

Phyllis Yvonne Stickney
Wanda Shepard
J.R. Horne

J.R. Horne
Sgt. John Turley
Michael Tadross

Michael Tadross
Greek Deli Proprietor
Elvis Duran

Elvis Duran
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John McTiernan Sr.

John McTiernan Sr.
Fisherman
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Greg A. Skoric
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Sven Toorvald

Sven Toorvald
Karl
T. Alloy Langenfeld

T. Alloy Langenfeld
Berndt
Timothy Adams

Timothy Adams
Gunther
John C. Vennema

John C. Vennema
Felix Little
Gerrit Vooren

Gerrit Vooren
Nils
Willis Sparks

Willis Sparks
Klaus
Tony Travis

Tony Travis
Marshal #1
Danny Dutton

Danny Dutton
Marshal #2
James Saito

James Saito
Korean Proprietor
Patrick Borriello

Patrick Borriello
Kid #1
Víctor Rojas

Víctor Rojas
Kid #2
Jeffrey Dreisbach

Jeffrey Dreisbach
Yuppie Stockbroker
Joe Zaloom

Joe Zaloom
Jerry Parks
John Doman

John Doman
Construction Foreman
Patricia Mauceri

Patricia Mauceri
Miss Thomas
Franchelle Stewart Dorn

Franchelle Stewart Dorn
Principal Martinez
Kharisma

Kharisma
Little Tina
Gerry Becker

Gerry Becker
Larry Griffith
Richard Council

Richard Council
Otto
John Robert Tillotson

John Robert Tillotson
Second Broker
Ray Aranha

Ray Aranha
Janitor
Phil Theis

Phil Theis
Erik
Flip

Flip
Subway Man
Dory Binyon

Dory Binyon
Reporter
David Vitt

David Vitt
Kid at Gas Station
John Glenn Hoyt

John Glenn Hoyt
Federal Reserve Guard #1
Bray Poor

Bray Poor
Federal Reserve Guard #2
Shari-Lyn Safir

Shari-Lyn Safir
Secretary
Ivan Skoric

Ivan Skoric
Villain A
Faisal Hassan

Faisal Hassan
FBI Agent
Richard Russell Ramos

Richard Russell Ramos
FBI Chief
Angela Amato Velez

Angela Amato Velez
Cop #1
Richard V. Allen

Richard V. Allen
Chief Allen
Shirley J. Hatcher

Shirley J. Hatcher
Cop #2
David P. Martin

David P. Martin
Federal Reserve Guard #3
James Patrick Whalen Sr.

James Patrick Whalen Sr.
Fat Larry Lumis
Paul Simon

Paul Simon
Man in Precinct
Carl Brewer

Carl Brewer
Helicopter Villain
Vernon Campbell

Vernon Campbell
Large Gang Member (uncredited)
Ali A. Wahhab

Ali A. Wahhab
Large Gang Member #2 (uncredited)
David Sontag

David Sontag
Biker (uncredited)
Ralph A. Villani

Ralph A. Villani
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A Review by talisencrw 9

Written by talisencrw on 2016-08-13

With this having been the first DH film I ever watched (and the only one so far I have seen upon its original theatrical release), I hold a ... read more

With this having been the first DH film I ever watched (and the only one so far I have seen upon its original theatrical release), I hold a quiet sense of satisfaction that over time it seems to have become generally people's favourite of the series, next to the original. It is much more original than its predecessor, and has much higher-caliber supporting players in Jeremy Irons and Samuel L. Jackson--not to mention the best director the franchise has ever had. This was great to see once again, and I STILL have nightmares with that wicked Katya (played by composer Sam Phillips) slicing my head off...

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A Review by Wuchak 8

Written by Wuchak on 2019-03-20

***Big, dumb, fun action flick with Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson in New York City*** RELEASED IN 1995 and directed by John McTier... read more

***Big, dumb, fun action flick with Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson in New York City*** RELEASED IN 1995 and directed by John McTiernan, "Die Hard with a Vengeance" is the third of (currently) five installments in the Die Hard series. In this one, suspended New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) rejoins the force to tangle with a mad-but-genius German bomber named “Simon” (Jeremy Irons) while teaming up with a good Samaritan from Harlem (Samuel L. Jackson). This franchise fills the bill if you're in the mood for big, dumb, fun action thrills. Don't get me wrong because a lot of work goes into making these kinds of films and it takes talent & genius to pull them off. I mean "dumb" in the sense that the focus is on unbelievable action rather than deeper themes beyond "genuinely good people may be flawed, cocky and somewhat profane, but they're courageous and never give up in the face of evil." The Die Hard flicks are the natural progeny of over-the-top films like 1977's "The Gauntlet" where the action scenes are so overdone they're cartoony, but entertaining. There's a thin line that filmmakers must tread with these kinds of blockbusters because they can easily fall into overKILL, like 2001's "The Mummy Returns." "Die Hard with a Vengeance" evades that ditch because it offers entertaining protagonists & antagonists, amusing scenes, worthy bits of character development and a compelling comic booky story. While all five Die Hard movies are of the same action expertise, I prefer the sequels because the original film took place almost entirely in and around a skyscraper. I favor the wider location scope of the others, including this one, which was the best up to this point. It starts out a little shaky because Simon’s shenanigans are so contrived they’re unbelievable, but if you can persevere the story builds momentum and there are surprises. Even John and Zeus’ conflict-habituated relationship has a story arc with Zeus being bluntly confronted with his reverse racism. The sometimes contrary camaraderie of John and Zeus is great. THE MOVIE RUNS 2 hours, 8 minutes and was shot in New York City; Berkeley County, South Carolina; and Jessup, Maryland (ending). ADDITIONAL CAST: Graham Greene and Colleen Camp are on hand as cops while sharp Sam Phillips appears as an icy Euro-villainess. GRADE: A-/B+

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-27

Bruce Willis returns as "McClane", this time being used as a plaything by a telephone terrorist named simply "Simon". Unsure as to why this ... read more

Bruce Willis returns as "McClane", this time being used as a plaything by a telephone terrorist named simply "Simon". Unsure as to why this man has alighted on him, he is now sent on a series of missions around the city - fail and a devastating bomb could go off. Along the way, he manages to recruit the assistance of Samuel L. Jackson ("Zeus") and together they they must stop more carnage - and thwart the perpetrator's ultimate intentions. It is a little repetitive at times, but there is plenty of on-screen chemistry between Jackson and Willis; their challenges are a little more cerebral and amusing and the plot builds well until quite an exciting, if just a little too far-fetched, denouement with a baddie whose voice we ought instantly to have recognised on the phone. This is just a simple, straightforward action adventure with no romance of familial nonsense to clutter it up and I quite enjoyed it.

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A Review by RalphRahal 7

Written by RalphRahal on 2025-02-02

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) is a step up from the second movie but still does not capture what made the first one great. The plot skips... read more

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) is a step up from the second movie but still does not capture what made the first one great. The plot skips any buildup and throws McClane straight into a city-wide puzzle game, which keeps the pace fast but makes everything feel more scripted than natural. Instead of building tension, the movie rushes from one scenario to the next, making it feel like the characters are just following a trail without questioning anything. The script has some great banter, especially between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, whose dynamic carries a lot of the movie. But the overall story feels more like a structured game than an unpredictable survival situation, which takes away from the suspense. John McTiernan’s directing is solid, and the cinematography makes good use of the New York setting, but the action never feels as intense as it should. Jeremy Irons as the villain is decent, but he lacks the presence and impact of Hans Gruber, making the conflict feel less personal. The score and sound design keep the energy up, but they do not add much beyond standard action beats. While this is the better sequel, it still lacks the raw tension and creativity that made Die Hard a classic. It is fun, but it feels like a well-organized maze rather than a high-stakes battle for survival.

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A Review by talisencrw

With this having been the first DH film I ever watched (and the only one so far I have seen upon its original theatrical release), I hold a quiet sense of satisfaction that over time it seems to have become generally people's favourite of t...

reviewer avatar

A Review by talisencrw 9

Written by talisencrw on 2016-08-13

With this having been the first DH film I ever watched (and the only one so far I have seen upon its original theatrical release), I hold a quiet sense of satisfaction that over time it seems to have ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 8

Written by Wuchak on 2019-03-20

***Big, dumb, fun action flick with Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson in New York City*** RELEASED IN 1995 and directed by John McTiernan, "Die Hard with a Vengeance" is the third of (currently)...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-27

Bruce Willis returns as "McClane", this time being used as a plaything by a telephone terrorist named simply "Simon". Unsure as to why this man has alighted on him, he is now sent on a series of missi...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by RalphRahal 7

Written by RalphRahal on 2025-02-02

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) is a step up from the second movie but still does not capture what made the first one great. The plot skips any buildup and throws McClane straight into a city-wide pu...

read more