Twenty years ago, “Die Hard” was released to movie theatres. The film made Bruce Willis a superstar and John McTiernan an A-list director and raised the bar on the action-adventure film genre. It was also a fantastic and memorable moviegoing experience, especially when viewed in the high-quality 70-millimeter format.

“Die Hard 2” was among twenty confirmed first-run films released in 1990 with 70mm prints for selected engagements. The 20th Century Fox release — directed by Renny Harlin (“Cliffhanger”) and starring Bruce Willis — opened July 4th (plus “one …

Jul 15, 2008 · The following is a list of the 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo presentations that were booked for the film’s exclusive, limited-market release. These “Cinema Treasures” were the best venues in which to experience “Die Hard.” (The 35mm general release and 70mm moveover, sub-run, and international bookings have not been included.)

Jul 15, 2008 · “‘Die Hard’ is the archetypal big-deal Hollywood exploitation picture. It’s like a giant war toy, a triumph of well-oiled mechanical precision that performs miracles of destruction.

Dec 26, 2023 · For most of the 20th century, epic, cinematic productions, from “ Lawrence of Arabia ” to “ Die Hard,” often had 70mm prints struck and shown in specially equipped theaters for limited engagements. 70mm has a higher resolution than both 35mm and 4K DCP.

Oct 5, 2015 · This Christmas we'll be presenting DIE HARD from 70mm.On sale shortly.

Jul 15, 2013 · Die Hard was among twelve first-run movies released with 70mm prints during 1988. The Nakatomi Plaza featured in the film is the Fox Plaza, the west coast corporate offices of 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, located in the Century City neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Jul 17, 2008 · RELEASE DATE: Friday, July 15, 1988 (70mm limited release); Wednesday, July 20, 1988 (general release) PROMOTIONAL SLOGANS: ?40 Stories Of Sheer Adventure!? ?An Adventure That Will Blow You Through The Back Wall Of The Theatre.? PRODUCTION BUDGET: $28 million. OPENING-WEEK BOOKINGS: 21. OPENING-WEEKEND BOXOFFICE GROSS: $601,851.

NYPD cop John McClane’s plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

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