The sequel to 1988's original Die Hard and the second installment in the action series opens with Bruce Willis back in the role of hero cop John McClane. He's awaiting the arrival of his wife (again played by Bonnie Bedelia) to Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. when he learns that terrorists have taken over the landing system. As his wife's plane continues to circle overhead, McClane must race against the clock, battling not only the terrorists but an incompetent police chief (played by Dennis Franz) and a hard-headed Army commander (John Amos) who are bent on challenging his every move,