Die Hard with a Vengeance (Original title)Die Hard 3 (Working title)Simon Says (Working title)Die Hard III (Working title)Die Hard New York (Working title)
Date: 1995 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: John McTiernan
Production company billing: ©1995. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc., Cinergi Productions N.V. Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Twentieth Century Fox presents In association with Cinergi An Andrew G. Vajna production A John McTiernan film [end] Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Dolby Stereo Digital SR Colour by Technicolor Prints by DeLuxe Laboratories 2.35:1 [Panavision, widescreen]
Synopsis: Action thriller, a second sequel to 'Die Hard'. One summer day, New York is rocked by a series of bombs, announced by telephone calls. The caller insists he will only speak to John McClane, who is on suspension from the police.
Genres: Thriller
Releases
Date: 19 May 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby SRRuntime: 128 mins Length: 11535 FeetLanguage: English
Title: An 'outbreak' of forgettable fareAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1117 18 Jul 1997 Page: 2
Title: News in Brief: Cinergi sells Die Hard rights to FoxArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n210 February 1996 Page: 46
Title: VideofileArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n25 23 Jun 1995 Page: 18
Title: Die Faszination des BösenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with John McTiernan on DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
In: Film Dienst v48 n13 20 Jun 1995 Page: 40,41
Title: Die Hard und die Deutschen: ALtes Feindbild im neuen Glanz?Author: EVERSCHOR, Franz Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: On the portrayal of Germans in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
In: Premiere v8 n6 February 1995 Page: 29
Title: In the WorksAuthor: BERGMAN KRAUSE, Eliza Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief production note.
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 12
Title: Analysis: Seeing ScarletAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the current financial situation of Cinergi Pro- ductions and on Andy Vajna's strategy for the company
In: Premiere v8 n9 May 1995 Page: 38
Title: Camp CounselorAuthor: VAN GELDER, Sadie Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Colleen Camp prepared for her role as a female detective in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE with the help of NYPD veteran Angela Amato.
In: Premiere v9 n1 September 1995 Page: 41
Title: The Gaffe SquadAuthor: HUDSON, Thomas Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A mistake in the continuity of DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE concerning Bruce Willis' socks.
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 32-33
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 94-98,101
Title: Nice cop nasty copAuthor: GORDINIER, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Bruce Willis discusses the tabloid press, ethics, his movie failures, his opinion of his latest film DIE HARD WITH A VEGEANCE.
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 98-99
Title: Boo! hiss!Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jeremy Irons discusses his work in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (1995).
In: Screen International n1021 18 Aug 1995 Page: 2
Title: Die Hard boosts Cinergi revenueArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n73 July 1995 Page: 106
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n8 August 1995 Pages: 45-46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v3 n8 September 1995 Page: 10
Title: [Premiere - v3 n8 September 1995: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1013 23 Jun 1995 Page: 28
Title: reviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 May 1995 Page: 92
Title: [Variety - 22 May 1995: no known title]Author: LOWRY, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1028 6 Oct 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1028 6 Oct 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note ob the release in India
In: Screen International n953 15 Apr 1994 Page: 8
Title: Willis breathes life into Die Hard IIIAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Apr 1994 Page: 21
Title: [Variety - 18 Apr 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Note changes within the production crew.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v333 n27 16 Aug 1994 Page: 17
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v333 n27 16 Aug 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n876 25 Sep 1992 Page: 4
Title: Die Hard 3-way co-productionAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of production deal
Date: 1995 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: John McTiernan
Production company billing: ©1995. Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc., Cinergi Productions N.V. Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Twentieth Century Fox presents In association with Cinergi An Andrew G. Vajna production A John McTiernan film [end] Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Dolby Stereo Digital SR Colour by Technicolor Prints by DeLuxe Laboratories 2.35:1 [Panavision, widescreen]
Synopsis: Action thriller, a second sequel to 'Die Hard'. One summer day, New York is rocked by a series of bombs, announced by telephone calls. The caller insists he will only speak to John McClane, who is on suspension from the police.
Genres: Thriller
Releases
Date: 19 May 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby SRRuntime: 128 mins Length: 11535 FeetLanguage: English
Credits
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©: Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, ©: Cinergi Productions N.V. Inc., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, An Andrew G. Vajna production: Andrew Vajna, Presents: Twentieth Century Fox, [Presented] In association with Cinergi: Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Distributed by: Twentieth Century Fox, Executive Producer: Andrew G. Vajna, Executive Producer: Buzz Feitshans, Executive Producer: Robert Lawrence, Produced by: John McTiernan, Michael Tadross, Co-producer: Carmine Zozorra, Associate Producer: Robert H. Lemer, Production Executive: Terry Collis, Unit Production Manager: George Manasse, Unit Production Manager: Michael Tadross, Unit Production Manager: John Stark, Unit Production Manager (2nd Unit): Charles Zalben, Production Supervisor: Justin Moritt, Production Co-ordinator: Terry Ladin, Production Accountant: Robert F. Kocourek, Location Manager: Pamela Thur, Locations Manager (South Carolina Unit): John Griffin, Location Scout: Mark Von Holstein, Location Scout: Gregory Routt, Robin F. Samson, 2nd Unit Director: Terry J. Leonard, 1st Assistant Director: Carl Goldstein, 1st Assistant Director (2nd Unit): T. Sean Ferguson, 2nd Assistant Director: Joe Burns, 2nd 2nd Assistant Director: Susan Fiore, Script Supervisor: Robin Squibb, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): B.J. Bjorkman, Casting by: Pat McCorkle, Casting Associate: Barbara Hipkiss, Casting Assistant: Karen Gillman, Extras Casting: Sylvia Fay Casting, Extras Casting Assistant: Fleet Emerson, Additional Extras Casting: Navarro-Bertoni, Extras Casting (South Carolina Unit): Margaret Mullins, Casting Network Limited, Extras Casting Asst (Sth Carolina Unit): Jeff Wickline, Written by: Jonathan Hensleigh, [Based on]Certain original characters by: Roderick Thorp, Director of Photography: Peter Menzies, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Tom Priestley, Camera Operator (A): Craig DiBona, Robert Presley, Camera Operator: Gary Muller, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Gary Muller, 1st Assistant Camera (A): Scott Rathner, Richard Mosier, 1st Assistant Camera (2nd Unit): Ralph Brandofino, 2nd Assistant Camera: Andrew Priestley, Gaffer: Kevin Murphy, Rigging Gaffer: Richie Ford, Dennis Joseph Lootens, Key Grip: Tony Whitman, Rigging Key Grip: Matt Miller, Rigging Key Grip: Ronald Plant, Mike Finnerty, Projectionist: Keith Jernquist, Video.: Douglas Martines, Still Photographer: Barry Wetcher, Visual Effects Supervisor: John E. Sullivan, Visual Effects by: Mass. Illusion, Mass.Ill (Visual Effects Consultant): Joel Hynek, Mass.Ill (Visual Effects Producer): Diane Pearlman, Mass.Ill (Director of Photography): John E. Sullivan, Mass.Ill (Visual Effects Manager): Susan MacLeod, Mass.Ill (Live Action VFX Producer - NY): Nina Sloan, Mass.Ill (Digital VFX Spvsr/Sware Des'r): Serge Sretschinsky, Mass.Ill (Digital Animator): Pam Auditore, Mass.Ill (Digital Animator): Amy G. Davis, Mass.Ill (Digital Animator): Shoshana Fishbein, Art David, Mass.Ill (Visual Effects Editor): Jennifer Wollan, Mass.Ill (Motion Control Cam Oper - SC): Don Canfield, Mass.Ill (Motion Control Cam Oper - NY): Boyd Wold, Additional Visual Effects by: Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc., SPI (Visual Effects Supervisor): Scott E. Anderson, SPI (Visual Effects Producer): Julia Rivas, SPI (CG Supervisor): Ron Brinkmann, SPI (Digital Artist): Heather Davis, SPI (Digital Artist): Tim Douglas, SPI (Digital Artist): Lisa Foster, SPI (Digital Artist): Steve Kennedy, SPI (Digital Artist): Scott Kilburn, SPI (Digital Artist): M. Scott Mckee, SPI (Digital Artist): Kristen D. Trattner, Peter Warner, SPI (Visual Effects Co-ordinator): Margeara Cameron, SPI (FX Editor): Monica Anderson, SPI (FX Director of Photography): David Drzewiecki, SPI (Production Supervisor): Suzanne Pastor, Additional Visual Effects by: Buena Vista Visual Effects Group, BVVE (Visual Effects Producer): Carolyn Soper, BVVE (Visual Effects Editor): Juliette Yager, BVVE (Special Products Supervisor): Wally Schaab, BVVE (Digital Compositing): Winston Quitasol, BVVE (Digital Matte Work): Allen Gonzales, Additional Visual Effects by: Pacific Title Digital, PTD (Executive Producer): Joe Gareri, PTD (Digital Effects Supervisor): Bill Villarreal, PTD (Digital Effects Producer): David Sosalla, PTD (Digital Effects Co-ordinator): Jennifer Scheer, Lisa Kelly, PTD (Digital Artist): Oliver Sarda, PTD (Digital Artist): Judith Bell, Lisa Yu, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Phil Cory, Conrad F. Brink, Special Effects Office Co-ordinator: Karyn Huston, Special Effects Supervisor: Richard W. Cross, Special Effects Supervisor: William H. Schirmer, Special Effects: Albert Griswold, Special Effects: Richard Cory, Special Effects: Paul Stewart, Special Effects: Gary Cruise, Special Effects: Ray Svedin, Edited by: John Wright, 1st Assistant Editor: Barbara Dunning, Lightworks Assistant: Kelly Irvine, Emily Wallin, Assistant Editor: Colleen Sharp, Assistant Editor: Mark Herman, Production Designer: Jackson Degovia, Art Director: John R. Jensen, Art Director: Woods Mackintosh, Art Director (South Carolina Unit): David Sharp, Set Designer: Bob Shaw, Set Designer: Kyung W. Chang, Set Designer: Peter Rogness, Set Decorator: Leslie Bloom, Leadman: Kevin B. Mccarthy, Storyboard Artist: David Cooney, Storyboard Artist (2nd Unit): Warren Drummond, Property Master: Tommy 'Tom' Tomlinson, Property Master (2nd Unit): Phil Saccio, Construction Co-ordinator (NY): Anthony Dunne, Construct'n Co-ord (South Carolina Unit): Bruce Gfeller, Costume Designer: Joseph G. Aulisi, Assistant Costume Designer: Suzanne McCabe, Wardrobe Supervisor: Michael Adkins, Robert Musco, Mr [Bruce] Willis' Wardrobe: Lori Stilson, Additional Wardrobe (Sth Carolina Unit): Lisa Emerson, Missy West, Key Make-up: Marilyn Peoples, Make-up Artist: Edward D.M. Jackson Jr, Mr [Bruce] Willis' Make-up Artist: Cristina Bartolucci, Make-up (South Carolina Unit): Cecilia Verardi, Key Hairstylist: Verne Caruso, Hairstylist: Annie M. De Mille, Mr [Jeremy] Irons' Hairstylist/Make-up: Linda Devetta, Mr [Bruce] Willis' Hairstylist: Carol Meikle, Audree Futterman, Hairstylist (South Carolina Unit): Pamela Priest, Main Titles designed by: Intralink Film Graphic Design, End Titles designed by: Nina Saxon Film Design, Opticals: Pacific Title, Prints by: DeLuxe Laboratories, Colour by: Technicolor, Dailies Adviser: Joe Violante, Negative Cutter: Gary Burritt, Colour Timer: Denny McNeill, Lenses/Cameras by: Panavision, Music by: Michael Kamen, [Music] Performed by: Symphony Seattle, Music Supervisor: Barry Levine, Music Supervisor: Eric Harryman, Orchestra Contractor: David Sabee, Supervising Music Editor: Christopher Brooks, Music Editor: Eric Reasoner, Music recorded/mixed by: Steve Mclaughlin, Joel Iwataki, Sound Design: Mark Mangini, Sound Supervision: Mark Mangini, Sound Mixer: Dennis Maitland Sr, Sound Recordist: Kim Maitland, Sound Boom: Dennis Maitland Ii, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Minkler, Re-recording Mixer: Bob Beemer, Daniel Leahy, Re-recorded at: Todd-AO Studios West, Dubbing Re-recordist: Bryan Fowler, Mark Harris, Re-recording Engineer: Joseph Brennan, Sound Editor: Michael J. Benavente, Sound Editor: Mike Chock, Sound Editor: Rick Freeman, Sound Editor: Patricio Libenson, Sound Editor: Geoffrey Rubay, Sound Editor: George Simpson, Sound Editor: David Whittaker, Sound Effects Recordist: Ezra Dweck, Eric 'Buzzy' Potter, ADR Supervisor: Avram Gold, ADR Mixer: Charleen Richards, ADR Mixer: Greg Steele, ADR Mixer: Paul Zydel, ADR Editor: Andrew Patterson, Foley Artist: Ellen Heuer, Foley Artist: Chris Moriana, Foley Recordist: Don Givens, Foley Mixer: David Jobe, Foley Editor: Solange S. Schwalbe, Foley Editor: Allan Bromberg, Stunt Co-ordinator: Terry J. Leonard, Co-stunt Co-ordinator: Terry Jackson, Technical Adviser: Randy Jurgenson, Aerial Co-ordinator: Mischa Hausserman, Marine Co-ordinator (Sth Carolina Unit): John W. Burn, Dialogue Coach: Mischa Hausserman, Pilot: David Bilson, Michael Gartland, Unit Publicist: Julie Kuehndorf
Cast
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Bruce Willis (John McClane), Jeremy Irons ('Simon', Peter Gruber), Samuel L. Jackson (Zeus Craver), Graham Greene (Joe Lambert), Colleen Camp (Connie Kowalski), Larry Bryggman (Arthur Cobb), Anthony Peck (Ricky Walsh), Nick Wyman (Targo), Sam Phillips (Katya), Kevin Chamberlin (Charles Weiss), Sharon Washington (Officer Jane), Stephen Pearlman (Doctor Schiller), Michael Alexander Jackson (Dexter), Aldis Hodge (Raymond), Mischa Hausserman (Mischa), Edwin Hodge (Dexter's friend), Rob Sedgwick (Rolf), Tony Halme (Roman), Bill Christ (Ivan), Anthony Thomas, Glenn Herman, Kent Faulcon, Akili Prince, Ardie Fuqua, Mike Jefferson, Frank Andre Ware (gang member), Michael Lee Merrins (van driver), Birdie M. Hale (Harlem woman), Daryl Edwards (livery driver), Barbara Hipkiss (phone woman), Aasif Mandvi (Arab cabbie), Bill Kux (business guy, taxi), Scott Nicholson (transit cop), Ralph Buckley (businessman, station), Charles Dumas (Cross), Michael Cristofer (Jarvis), Phyllis Yvonne Stickney (Wanda Shepard), J.R. Horne (Sergeant John Turley), Michael Tadross (Greek deli proprietor), Elvis Duran (radio DJ), John Mctiernan Sr (fisherman), Greg A. Skoric (Kurt), Sven Toorvald (Karl), Todd A. Langenfeld (Berndt), Timothy Adams (Gunther), John C. Vennema (Felix Little), Gerrit Vooren (Nils), Willis Sparks (Klaus), Tony Travis, Danny Dutton (marshal), James Saito (Korean proprietor), Patrick Borriello, Victor Rojas (kid), Jeffrey Dreisbach (yuppie stockbroker), Joe Zaloom (Jerry Parks), John Doman (foreman), Patricia Mauceri (Miss Thomas), Francelle Stewart Dorn (Principal Martinez), Kharisma (Little Tina), Gerry Becker (Larry Griffith), Richard Council (Otto), John Robert Tillotson (2nd broker), Ray Aranha (janitor), Phil Theis (Erik), Flip (subway man), Dory Binyon (reporter), David Vitt (kid at gas station), John Glenn Hoyt, Bray Poor, David P. Martin (Federal Reserve guard), Shari-Lyn Safir (secretary), Ivan Skoric (villain), Faisal Hassan (FBI agent), Richard Russell Ramos (FBI chief), Angela Amato, Shirley J. Hatcher (cop), Richard V. Allen (Chief Allen), James Patrick Whalen Sr (Fat Larry Loomis), Paul Simon (man in precinct), Carl Brewer (helicopter villain), Alan Rickman ([Hans Gruber - flashback sequences])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(23)
In: TV Guide v45 n45 08 Nov 1997 Page: 14Title: An 'outbreak' of forgettable fareAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1117 18 Jul 1997 Page: 2
Title: News in Brief: Cinergi sells Die Hard rights to FoxArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n210 February 1996 Page: 46
Title: VideofileArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n25 23 Jun 1995 Page: 18
Title: Die Faszination des BösenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with John McTiernan on DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
In: Film Dienst v48 n13 20 Jun 1995 Page: 40,41
Title: Die Hard und die Deutschen: ALtes Feindbild im neuen Glanz?Author: EVERSCHOR, Franz Article type: ArticleLanguage: German
Description: On the portrayal of Germans in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE
In: Premiere v8 n6 February 1995 Page: 29
Title: In the WorksAuthor: BERGMAN KRAUSE, Eliza Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief production note.
In: Screen International n1033 10 Nov 1995 Page: 12
Title: Analysis: Seeing ScarletAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the current financial situation of Cinergi Pro- ductions and on Andy Vajna's strategy for the company
In: Premiere v8 n9 May 1995 Page: 38
Title: Camp CounselorAuthor: VAN GELDER, Sadie Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Colleen Camp prepared for her role as a female detective in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE with the help of NYPD veteran Angela Amato.
In: Premiere v9 n1 September 1995 Page: 41
Title: The Gaffe SquadAuthor: HUDSON, Thomas Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A mistake in the continuity of DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE concerning Bruce Willis' socks.
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 32-33
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 94-98,101
Title: Nice cop nasty copAuthor: GORDINIER, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Bruce Willis discusses the tabloid press, ethics, his movie failures, his opinion of his latest film DIE HARD WITH A VEGEANCE.
In: Empire n75 September 1995 Pages: 98-99
Title: Boo! hiss!Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jeremy Irons discusses his work in DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (1995).
In: Screen International n1021 18 Aug 1995 Page: 2
Title: Die Hard boosts Cinergi revenueArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n73 July 1995 Page: 106
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v5 n8 August 1995 Pages: 45-46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v3 n8 September 1995 Page: 10
Title: [Premiere - v3 n8 September 1995: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1013 23 Jun 1995 Page: 28
Title: reviewsAuthor: SEGUIN, Denis Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 May 1995 Page: 92
Title: [Variety - 22 May 1995: no known title]Author: LOWRY, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1028 6 Oct 1995 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n1028 6 Oct 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note ob the release in India
In: Screen International n953 15 Apr 1994 Page: 8
Title: Willis breathes life into Die Hard IIIAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Apr 1994 Page: 21
Title: [Variety - 18 Apr 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Note changes within the production crew.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v333 n27 16 Aug 1994 Page: 17
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v333 n27 16 Aug 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n876 25 Sep 1992 Page: 4
Title: Die Hard 3-way co-productionAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of production deal