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25.12.2023 - 13:09 / foxnews.com
"Die Hard" debuted in theaters 35 years ago, sparking a debate that has divided fans for decades. The question over whether the classic 1988 action film is a Christmas movie has become the subject of heated discussion every holiday season.
Directed by John McTiernan, "Die Hard" stars Bruce Willis as an NYPD officer, John McClane, who unexpectedly finds himself fighting to save his estranged wife, Holly Gennaro McClane (Bonnie Bedelia) and her co-workers after they are taken hostage by a band of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) during an office Christmas party at the Los Angeles skyscraper Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve. Arguments in favor of "Die Hard" being classified as a Christmas movie include the movie's Christmas setting, the number of Christmas songs featured on the soundtrack and its central message of the importance of family and friendship.
One of the film's stars, De'voreaux White, who played McClane's lovable limousine driver, Argyle, recently spoke with DailyMail.com to put the debate to rest once and for all. White explains, while the movie wasn't originally pitched as a Christmas movie, he thinks it still is saying, "I'm gonna break it down to you.
For the record, it's Christmas cult classic. Don't forget it!" "No, it wasn't [sold as a Christmas movie]," he explained.
"It was just about these terrorists at Christmas time that take over this building, and a cop comes over here on the premise to get back together with his wife and meet her at the Christmas party." Argyle was originally set to appear in both sequels, "Die Hard 2" and "Die Hard with a Vengeance," however scheduling conflicts got in the way. White went on to star in his own sitcom, "Head of Class", after the popularity of the first
.Not every star likes their work. Some actors don’t even like to remember that were in a movie or TV show altogether.
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Die Hard has been a festive classic since its release in 1988 - and always kick-starts the age-old debate on whether or not the popular movie is a classed as a 'Christmas movie'.
Die Hard has been a firm favourite among film-lovers for over three decades, with the blockbuster proving to be an instant hit when it was released back in 1988. The action-packed thriller, which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2023, sees a New York City police offer attempt to save his estranged wife and several other hostages taken by terrorists during a Christmas pary at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Actors such as Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia and Reginald VelJohnson all starred in Die Hard, with the film proving to be a career springboard for many of the cast.
musician Taylor Goldsmith.“So we did that throughout my childhood, which feels silly, but we loved it. Pancakes and waffles and eggs and bacon and toast and all of that, we’re gonna do.”She hopes to introduce another tradition this year at their new Los Angeles home.