Bruce Willis returns as NYPD Detective John McClane, joined by Samuel L. Jackson as shopkeeper Zeus Carver and Jeremy Irons as villain Simon Gruber in ‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’ (1995).
Main cast
- John McClaneBruce WillisMain
- Zeus CarverSamuel L. JacksonMain
- Simon GruberJeremy IronsMain
Supporting cast
- Officer Ricky WalshAnthony PeckSupp
- Inspector Walter CobbLarry BryggmanSupp
- Mathias TargoErik BrekerSupp
- Dr. Fred SchillerGraham GreeneSupp
- Chief of PoliceRobert MangiSupp
- KatyaSam PhillipsSupp
- IvanMichael CristoferSupp
Guest & voice
- Officer Charlie WeissJoe ZaloomGuest
- JimmyPhil HartmanGuest
- Wanda ShepardPatricia MauceriGuest
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About this cast
‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’, also known as ‘Die Hard 3’, is the third film in the action franchise, released in 1995. Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClane, who teams up with a reluctant civilian, Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), to stop a terrorist (Jeremy Irons) from detonating bombs across New York City.
FAQs
Who plays John McClane in Die Hard 3?
Bruce Willis plays NYPD Detective John McClane in ‘Die Hard with a Vengeance’.
Who plays Zeus Carver in Die Hard 3?
Samuel L. Jackson plays Zeus Carver, a shopkeeper who reluctantly aids McClane.
Who plays the villain in Die Hard 3?
Jeremy Irons plays Simon Gruber, the brother of the original film’s villain Hans Gruber.
Is Die Hard 3 connected to the earlier films?
Yes, it continues the story of John McClane and directly references the death of Hans Gruber from the first film.
Where was Die Hard 3 filmed?
The film was primarily shot in New York City, with some scenes in North Carolina and studio work in New Jersey.
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