What's the Difference between Nothing Lasts Forever the Book and Die Hard the Movie?
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In the Movie |
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The setting is the Klaxxon Oil company building. |
The action takes place at the Nakatomi building. |
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The head of the Klaxxon oil company is Mr. Rivers. He is shot in the chest by Gruber. |
The head of Nakatomi Company. He is shot in the head by Gruber.
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Leland is washing his feet at the time the terrorists come into the party. Someone told him it would keep him from being tired at the end of the day. |
McClaine hated flying and someone sitting next to him suggested he remove his socks and make fists with his toes in the carpet to feel better when he landed. |
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Leiland's daughter Stephanie Gennaro is in a relationship with Harry Ellis. |
McClain's wife, Holly Gennaro, has a friendly relationship with Ellis.
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Joseph Leland is a retired cop. |
His name is changed to John McClain and he is an active New York city police officer. |