John McTiernan

John McTiernan

January 8, 1951 · 75 years old

John Campbell McTiernan Jr. (born January 8, 1951) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his action films, especially Predator (1987), Die Hard (1988), and The Hunt for Red October (1990). His later well-known films include the action-comedy-fantasy film Last Action Hero (1993), the action…

Known For

11 titles
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Die Hard

Die Hard

1988 · 2h 12m · Movie

A New York City cop, John McClane, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California.

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Predator

Predator

1987 · 1h 47m · Movie

A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

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Die Hard with a Vengeance

Die Hard with a Vengeance

1995 · 2h 8m · Movie

John McClane is forced out of suspension to play a game of "Simon Says" by a terrorist who has planted bombs all around New York City and will detonate them if McClane doesn't do what he says.

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The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

1990 · 2h 15m · Movie

Moscow, Washington D.C. and a CIA Analyst track a rogue Soviet Captain and his new submarine.

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Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero

1993 · 2h 10m · Movie

With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.

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The 13th Warrior

The 13th Warrior

1999 · 1h 42m · Movie

A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly em...

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The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

1999 · 1h 53m · Movie

A very rich and successful playboy amuses himself by stealing artwork, but may have met his match in a seductive detective.

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Basic

Basic

2003 · 1h 38m · Movie

Maverick DEA Agent Tom Hardy investigates the disappearance of a fearsome sergeant and his Special Forces trainees.

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Rollerball

Rollerball

2002 · 1h 38m · Movie

The big thing in 2005 is a violent sport which can have some pretty serious consequences... like dying.

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Medicine Man

Medicine Man

1992 · 1h 46m · Movie

In the beautiful and dangerous Amazon rainforest, dissimilar people must make their choices between business, science, and love.

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The Right to Remain Silent

The Right to Remain Silent

1996 · 1h 37m · Movie

Just a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant Mike Brosloe (Robert Loggia) leads her thr...

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