Die Hard Shocker: Line Added Post-Filming to Avoid Controversy!

Released nearly 30 years ago, “Die Hard with a Vengeance,” the third part of the Die Hard series, is a staple in the action movie genre, featuring scenes packed with intense tension. But did you realize that one of its most memorable lines was added in post-production? This film by John McTiernan, highly rated by AlloCiné viewers with an impressive average score of 4.2 out of 5, included this notable addition.

The notable line added after filming in “Die Hard with a Vengeance” was the infamous “I hate n******” (“I hate n*****”) displayed on a sign that John McClane (Bruce Willis) is forced to wear at the beginning of the movie. Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons) indeed compels him to walk with these racist words through the streets of Harlem.

To avoid shocking the residents of the New York neighborhood and to protect their leading actor, the production team of “Die Hard with a Vengeance” decided against having Bruce Willis wear this sign in public. During the shooting, the sign was left blank, and the controversial phrase was digitally added afterwards.

An Alternative Version for Television

It’s worth noting that an alternative version of this particular scene from “Die Hard with a Vengeance” exists, which has been broadcast by some TV networks. In this version, the sign carried by Bruce Willis does not read “I hate n*****” but “I hate everybody,” a phrase that was also added post-production.

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