McClane 

The original story to the popular film franchise, 'Die Hard'.

Director:

Len Wiseman

Star:

Bruce Willis

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Comments: Chad and Carey Hayes have been hired to rewrite the script.
Updated: 12 March 2018
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The original story to the popular film franchise, 'Die Hard'.

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Die Hard: Year One See more »

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Len Wiseman and Bruce Willis previously collaborated in the fourth film, Stirb langsam 4.0 (2007). See more »

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