Factsdailyy on Instagram: "Die Hard became one of the defining action films of the late 1980s because it mixed sharp tension with grounded characters. Alan Rickman’s performance as Hans Gruber added a cool and calculated presence that balanced Bruce Willis’s overwhelmed hero. The film built its suspense through practical effects and carefully staged stunts. Rickman’s fall is one of its most talked about moments. He expected to be dropped on the count of 3, but the stunt team released him at 2 to