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…
Think fast. Look alive. Die hard.
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.
Top Cast
Bruce Willis
John McClane
Jeremy Irons
Simon
Samuel L. Jackson
Zeus Carver
Larry Bryggman
Chief Walter Cobb
Graham Greene
Joe Lambert
Anthony Peck
Ricky Walsh
Nicholas Wyman
Mathias Targo
Kevin Chamberlin
Charles Weiss
Colleen Camp
Connie Kowalski
Sam Phillips
Katya
Michael Alexander Jackson
Dexter
Aldis Hodge
Raymond
Sharon Washington
Officer Jane
Stephen Pearlman
Dr. Fred Schiller
Mischa Hausserman
Mischa
Edwin Hodge
Dexter's Friend
Reviews
***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…
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…
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…
FAQ about Die Hard: With a Vengeance
What is Die Hard: With a Vengeance about?
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…
When was Die Hard: With a Vengeance released?
Die Hard: With a Vengeance was released in 1995.
What genres does Die Hard: With a Vengeance belong to?
Die Hard: With a Vengeance is categorised as Action, Thriller.
Who stars in Die Hard: With a Vengeance?
The cast of Die Hard: With a Vengeance includes Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Larry Bryggman, Graham Greene.