New York policeman John McClane rides to the rescue when arch criminal Hans Gruber and his gang hold a group of executives hostage in a tower block as Christmas approaches.
Reginald Veljohnson ably supports as Sgt Al Powell, McClane's eyes and ears on the ground who helps him out despite orders from above, but John McTiernan's seminal action thriller belongs to the vest-clad Willis who has the right moves as well as the right quip for every tight spot.
Die Hard is a Film programme that first aired in 1988 and has been classified a 18 certificate.
