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Nakatomi Plaza

Nakatomi Plaza is a fictional high-rise building featured in the 1988 action film "Die Hard," starring Bruce Willis as John McClane. Set in Los Angeles, the skyscraper serves as the headquarters for a Japanese corporation hosting a Christmas party when a group of terrorists takes over. McClane, a New York City police officer, becomes the unlikely hero, fighting to save hostages and stop the criminals. The film has become iconic in popular culture, known for its intense action and memorable one-liners, and has spawned multiple sequels, establishing it as a classic of the action genre.