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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

"A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode."

7.1/10 1h 56m Nov 01, 1985
Crime Thriller Action

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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Movie Details

Original Title To Live and Die in L.A.
Original Language EN
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $17,307,019
Status Released
Popularity 1.9

Cast

William Petersen
William Petersen
Richard Chance
Popularity: 1.3
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Rick Masters
Popularity: 3.7
John Pankow
John Pankow
John Vukovich
Popularity: 3.0
Debra Feuer
Debra Feuer
Bianca Torres
Popularity: 0.7
John Turturro
John Turturro
Carl Cody
Popularity: 2.2
Dean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell
Bob Grimes
Popularity: 1.4
Darlanne Fluegel
Darlanne Fluegel
Ruth Lanier
Popularity: 1.0
Michael Greene
Michael Greene
Jim Hart
Popularity: 3.9
Steve James
Steve James
Jeff Rice
Popularity: 3.5
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Thomas Bateman
Popularity: 0.4
Christopher Allport
Christopher Allport
Max Waxman
Popularity: 3.8
Valentin de Vargas
Valentin de Vargas
Judge Filo Cedillo
Popularity: 2.2

Key Crew

Director William Friedkin
Screenplay Gerald Petievich, William Friedkin
Producer Irving H. Levin
Executive Producer Samuel Schulman
Editor M. Scott Smith

Production

SLM Production Group
US
New Century Productions

Videos & Trailers

High-Speed Car Chase Scene
High-Speed Car Chase Scene
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Airport Chase Scene
Airport Chase Scene
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Making Counterfeit Money
Making Counterfeit Money
Clip
Filming The Airport Scene
Filming The Airport Scene
Featurette
Filming The Car Chase
Filming The Car Chase
Featurette
Why We Love It
Why We Love It
Featurette

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Keywords

hold-up robbery bungee-jump cop revenge counterfeit los angeles, california blunt secret service counterfeit money mysterious neo-noir provocative factual audacious bold

Reviews from TMDB

griggs79 8/10
Jun 23, 2025

_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 ... Read more

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Details
Release Date November 1, 1985
Runtime 1h 56m
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $17,307,019
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.9
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