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.
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.
Director: William Friedkin
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: November 1, 1985
Cast
- William Petersen - Richard Chance
- Willem Dafoe - Rick Masters
- John Pankow - John Vukovich
- Debra Feuer - Bianca Torres
- John Turturro - Carl Cody
- Dean Stockwell - Bob Grimes
- Darlanne Fluegel - Ruth Lanier
- Michael Greene - Jim Hart
- Steve James - Jeff Rice
- Robert Downey Sr. - Thomas Bateman
Screenplay
- Gerald Petievich (Screenplay)
- Gerald Petievich (Novel)
- William Friedkin (Screenplay)
Music: Nick Feldman, Jack Hues
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: M. Scott Smith
Production: SLM Production Group, New Century Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English, Español
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en
Themes
Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Vengeful Vigilante Justice
Keywords
hold-up robbery, bungee-jump, cop, revenge, counterfeit, los angeles, california, blunt, secret service, counterfeit money, mysterious, neo-noir, provocative, factual, audacious, bold
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To Live and Die in L.A. about?
- 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.
- Who directed To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. was directed by William Friedkin.
- Who stars in To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. stars William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, John Turturro, Dean Stockwell.
- How long is To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. is a Crime, Thriller, Action film.
- What is the budget of To Live and Die in L.A.?
- To Live and Die in L.A. had a budget of $6M.
- How much did To Live and Die in L.A. gross?
- To Live and Die in L.A. grossed $17M worldwide.
- Where was To Live and Die in L.A. produced?
- To Live and Die in L.A. was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of To Live and Die in L.A.?
- The themes of To Live and Die in L.A. include: Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Vengeful Vigilante Justice.