Die Hard Movie Barcode

1988 · dir. John McTiernan · 132 min · 2.39:1 · drama

Amber / Blue palette · Dark · 330 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 132 minutes of Die Hard into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by John McTiernan in 1988 and framed at 2.39:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

An NYPD officer fights off a group of skilled thieves inside a modern high-rise building on Christmas Eve. The story focuses on one man's grit against a cold, corporate backdrop while his wife is held hostage. The film uses many dark blues and greys, contrasted with the bright white lights of the office floors.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1988
Director
John McTiernan
Runtime
132 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
4.4s
Genre
drama

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