Alan Rickmanscreen performanceAlan Rickman plays Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
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FILM POSTER · Die HardDie Hard (1988)
Hans Gruber
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Hans Gruber appears in Die Hard (1988), portrayed by Alan Rickman. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1988 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Hans Gruber on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1988Main sequence runtime: 2h 12m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Hans Gruber?
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Alan Rickmanscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Hans Gruber
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Al Powell
Hans Gruber and Al Powell both appear in Die Hard.
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