Casting What-Ifs
John McTiernan as director
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- John McTiernan was supposed to direct but was committed to The Hunt for Red October; otherwise the team was simply run back.
- The film is not thought significantly better with McTiernan: Harlin's goofier, grander tone suits a sequel, while McTiernan takes material more seriously.