Action-Highlights: Filme wie Stirb langsam – Ein guter Tag zum Sterben

Beschreibung: Combines high-octane action with a buddy-cop dynamic, featuring explosive set pieces and a mix of humor and drama.

Fakt: The film was initially pitched as a serious drama but was rewritten to include more humor. The iconic 'jumping off the roof' scene was performed by the stunt coordinator.

Beschreibung: Features a lone hero facing overwhelming odds in a confined space, blending action with suspense and a touch of humor.

Fakt: The film was originally based on a novel titled 'Nothing Lasts Forever', which was a sequel to 'The Detective'. The Nakatomi Plaza was actually the Fox Plaza in Los Angeles.

Beschreibung: Continues the theme of a single protagonist battling terrorists in a high-stakes environment, with intense action sequences and clever one-liners.

Fakt: The movie was inspired by the novel '58 Minutes' by Walter Wager. The airport scenes were filmed at both Stapleton International Airport in Denver and Los Angeles International Airport.

Beschreibung: Revolves around a lone hero thwarting a terrorist takeover, with a strong emphasis on hand-to-hand combat and strategic thinking.

Fakt: The film was originally pitched as 'Die Hard on a battleship'. The USS Alabama was used for many of the exterior shots.

Beschreibung: Delivers non-stop action with a unique premise of a bus rigged to explode if it slows down, keeping tension high throughout.

Fakt: The original script was titled 'The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down'. The freeway scenes were shot on a specially constructed stretch of freeway in Los Angeles.

Beschreibung: Pits a small team against a larger, well-armed group in a confined location, with a mix of military precision and chaotic action.

Fakt: The film was initially conceived as a sequel to 'Die Hard'. Alcatraz Island was used for both exterior and some interior shots.

Beschreibung: Focuses on a leader forced to take direct action against terrorists, blending political thriller elements with intense action sequences.

Fakt: The film's production was delayed due to the unavailability of a real Air Force One. The movie's climax was inspired by a similar scene in 'Die Hard'.

Beschreibung: Showcases a hero navigating a dangerous situation with a diverse cast of villains, featuring over-the-top action and dramatic escapes.

Fakt: The plane used in the film was a real Boeing C-123 Provider. The movie's soundtrack includes a cover of 'Sweet Home Alabama' performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Beschreibung: Modernizes the classic formula with cyber-terrorism, yet retains the essence of a relentless hero fighting against a well-organized enemy.

Fakt: This was the first Die Hard film to receive a PG-13 rating instead of an R. The film's title is a reference to the state motto of New Hampshire.

Beschreibung: Centers on a highly skilled protagonist rescuing a loved one from criminals, featuring relentless action and a personal vendetta.

Fakt: The film's famous phone call scene was improvised. The movie was shot in just 35 days, primarily in Paris.