Title: “The Detective: The Forgotten Prequel to 'Die Hard'“ While “Die Hard“ is an iconic action film, not many are aware that it had a precursor, “The Detective.“ Released in 1968, this film starred Frank Sinatra as Joe Leland, a tough and relentless detective tackling a complex murder case. Surprisingly, when the time came for the film adaptation of Roderick Thorp's novel “Nothing Lasts Forever,“ Sinatra was offered the role of John McClane. However, he declined, leading to the role being reimagined and eventually portrayed by Bruce Willis in the now-classic “Die Hard.“ “The Detective“ remains a lesser-known gem in the history of action films, and it's intriguing to consider how a different casting decision could have altered the trajectory of one of the most beloved action franchises in cinematic history. #diehard #brucewillis #johnmcclane #s #alanrickman #nakatomiplaza #hansgruber #movies #christmas #fi
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