: The movie was filmed almost entirely at Fox Plaza in Los Angeles (the real-life headquarters of 20th Century Fox), which was still under construction at the time.
The following report provides an overview of the 1988 film , detailing its production, impact on the action genre, and legacy. Executive Summary
: Due to contractual obligations from the 1968 film adaptation of The Detective , the lead role was first offered to a 73-year-old Frank Sinatra , who declined. After stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone passed, the role went to Bruce Willis , then primarily known for the TV show Moonlighting .
: The movie was filmed almost entirely at Fox Plaza in Los Angeles (the real-life headquarters of 20th Century Fox), which was still under construction at the time.
The following report provides an overview of the 1988 film , detailing its production, impact on the action genre, and legacy. Executive Summary
: Due to contractual obligations from the 1968 film adaptation of The Detective , the lead role was first offered to a 73-year-old Frank Sinatra , who declined. After stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone passed, the role went to Bruce Willis , then primarily known for the TV show Moonlighting .
