Die Hard (1988): 15 Shocking Facts You Never Knew!

Did you know that Twentieth Century Fox was legally obligated to offer the role of John McClane to a 73-year-old Frank Sinatra before Bruce Willis? Or that the look of pure, unadulterated horror on Hans Gruber’s face as he falls from Nakatomi Plaza wasn't acting at all? Today on Reel Behind, we are traveling back to 1988 to uncover the absolute chaos behind the making of Die Hard. Widely considered the greatest action movie of the 80s, the production of this iconic film was actually a massive disaster. We are counting down 15 bizarre behind-the-scenes facts, including the hilarious truth about Bruce Willis's fake rubber feet, the massive explosion that terrified real studio executives, and the dangerous stunts that permanently deafened the leading man. Discover how a script with no ending, a villain who was terrified of prop guns, and an actor the studio was embarrassed to put on the poster somehow came together to create movie magic. Was Die Hard an accidental masterpiece? Let's find out. Don't forget to let us know in the comments: Is Die Hard a summer blockbuster or a Christmas movie? Like and subscribe for more pop-culture nostalgia and hidden movie secrets! #DieHard #BruceWillis #BehindTheScenes #80sMovies #AlanRickman #MovieFacts #ReelBehind