Cast of Die Hard

Bruce Willis portrays the resilient and resourceful NYPD officer, John McClane, who finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with terrorists in Nakatomi Plaza.

Alan Rickman plays the cunning and ruthless villain, Hans Gruber, the mastermind behind the terrorist takeover of the Nakatomi Corporation building.

Alexander Godunov takes on the role of Karl, one of the menacing terrorists under Hans Gruber's command, determined to eliminate John McClane.

Bonnie Bedelia portrays Holly Gennaro McClane, John McClane's estranged wife and a tough, no-nonsense executive caught up in the danger at Nakatomi Plaza.

Reginald VelJohnson plays Sgt. Al Powell, a kind-hearted LAPD officer who becomes John McClane's ally and source of support throughout the crisis.

Paul Gleason portrays Dwayne Robinson, the arrogant and shortsighted Deputy Chief of the LAPD who clashes with John McClane during the hostage situation.

De'voreaux White plays Argyle, John McClane's witty and resourceful limo driver who provides both comic relief and critical support during the crisis.

William Atherton portrays Richard Thornburg, a sensationalist journalist willing to exploit the hostage situation at Nakatomi Plaza for his own gain.

Hart Bochner plays Harry Ellis, a smug and arrogant executive at Nakatomi Corporation who underestimates the dangers posed by Hans Gruber and his gang.

James Shigeta portrays Joseph Yoshinobu Takagi, the calm and composed head of the Nakatomi Corporation who becomes a target of the terrorists' violence.

Bruno Doyon plays Franco, one of the ruthless terrorists working alongside Hans Gruber to achieve their sinister goals at Nakatomi Plaza.

Andreas Wisniewski takes on the role of Tony, a menacing and efficient henchman in Hans Gruber's terrorist gang, adding to the tension in the high-stakes situation.