Bruce Willis stars as John McClane, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly Gennaro McClane, and William Atherton as Richard Thornburg in Die Hard 2.
Main cast
- John McClaneBruce WillisMain
- Holly Gennaro McClaneBonnie BedeliaMain
- Richard ThornburgWilliam AthertonMain
- Captain Carmine LorenzoDennis FranzMain
- Major GrantJohn AmosMain
- General Ramon EsperanzaFranco NeroMain
Supporting cast
- Al PowellReginald VelJohnsonSupp
- MarvinTom BowerSupp
- Samantha ‘Sam’ ColemanSheila McCarthySupp
- Sergeant Al RiversRobert CostanzoSupp
- TrudeauFred Dalton ThompsonSupp
- Leslie BarnesArt EvansSupp
Guest & voice
- BurkeJohn LeguizamoGuest
- O’ReillyRobert PatrickGuest
- BakerTony GaniosGuest
- GarberDon HarveyGuest
- MillerVondie Curtis-HallGuest
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About this cast
Die Hard 2 (1990) is the second film in the Die Hard franchise, with Bruce Willis reprising his role as NYPD detective John McClane. Set at Washington Dulles International Airport on Christmas Eve, McClane must stop a group of terrorists, led by Major Grant (John Amos) and General Esperanza (Franco Nero), while also dealing with the airport police captain (Dennis Franz).
FAQs
Who plays John McClane in Die Hard 2?
Bruce Willis plays John McClane.
Who plays Holly McClane in Die Hard 2?
Bonnie Bedelia reprises her role as Holly Gennaro McClane.
Who is the main villain in Die Hard 2?
The main antagonists are Major Grant (John Amos) and General Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero), with Captain Carmine Lorenzo (Dennis Franz) as a corrupt airport police captain.
Where does Die Hard 2 take place?
The film is set at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
What year was Die Hard 2 released?
Die Hard 2 was released in 1990.
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