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The action sequel in which Thompson appeared is "Die Hard 2", a film released in 1990 and directed by Renny Harlin. It is a sequel to the 1988 classic "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis. In "Die Hard 2", Thompson portrays the character of Al Powell, a police sergeant who once again finds himself entangled in a tense hostage situation involving John McClane (Willis) at an airport during the Christmas season.