The script for Die Hard with a Vengeance was originally written for a Lethal Weapon sequel
The role of Zeus Carver was originally intended for a woman
The original ending of the film was very different from the one in the theatrical release
The film was the highest-grossing film of 1995
Most of the German spoken in the film is gibberish
Is Die Hard with a Vengeance based on a novel?
—No, Die Hard with a Vengeance is an original screenplay.
Who was the original choice to play Simon Gruber?
—Sean Connery was the original choice, but Jeremy Irons ultimately played the role.
How long does it take for John McClane to kill anyone in the film?
—It takes over an hour before John McClane kills anyone in Die Hard with a Vengeance.
What was the film's original ending?
—The original ending had Simon Gruber escaping with the gold, but it was changed to the helicopter chase sequence.
Is the German spoken in the film accurate?
—No, most of the German spoken in the film is gibberish.
00:00Die Hard with a Vengeance is the best Die Hard sequel and turns 25 this year.
05:23The script for Die Hard with a Vengeance was originally written for a Lethal Weapon sequel.
09:19The film's original ending was very different from the one in the theatrical release.
10:40It takes over an hour for John McClane to kill anyone in the film.
13:30Most of the German spoken in the film is gibberish.
