Why John McTiernan Disappeared for 20 Years & Tracking Down His Lost Documentary

John McTiernan directed Predator and Die Hard back-to-back as his second and third films. He would make several other films over the next few years before stopping abruptly in 2003 after Basic. The reason for his disappearance and why he hasn’t made another movie in the 20 years since is a big, complicated affair. This video aims to untangle all of the ins and outs of his legal troubles, the Anthony Pellicano wiretapping scandal, John McTiernan’s time in prison, and his numerous film projects that fell apart.

Sources:

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