To Live and Die in L.A.

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7.123

R

Genre: Crime Thriller Action
Release year: 1985
Running time: 116 min
Country: United States of America

When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.

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Willem Dafoe
Rick Masters
Gary Cole
Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)
John Turturro
Carl Cody
Dean Stockwell
Bob Grimes
William L. Petersen
Richard Chance
Jane Leeves
Serena
Christopher Allport
Max Waxman
John Pankow
John Vukovich

William Friedkin
Director
Henry Kingi
Stunts
John C. Meier
Stunts
Lesli Linka Glatter
Choreographer
Chris Jenkins
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gary A. Hecker
Foley Artist
Dar Robinson
Stunts
Danny Rogers
Stunts

griggs79 6/23/2025 10:49:21AM 8.4

_To Live and Die in L.A._ is a sharp, cynical thriller where style trumps sentiment. Friedkin pairs bold visuals with a pulsing Tangerine Dream score, driving a fast, morally murky plot. Corruption spreads, rules bend, and no one stays clean. The car chase is a highlight—second only to _The French Connection_. Boldly killing off the lead mid-film, it bridges classic noir and modern thrillers. In this world, survival means faking it better than the rest.

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