Die Hard 2 (1990) — Screenplay
An off-duty cop must outwit rogue military commandos who seize an airport on Christmas Eve, holding travelers hostage to free a drug lord.
- Written by
- Steven E. de Souza, Doug Richardson
- Genre
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios
- Length
- 116 pages
This sequel is a masterclass in escalating tension and ticking-clock structure, showing how to raise stakes by isolating the hero in a new, larger arena. De Souza and Richardson's dialogue crackles with the wit that keeps McClane relatable, while the airport setting offers a fresh playground for inventive action set pieces.
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