To Live and Die in L.A.
After his longtime partner on the force is killed, a reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance swears vengeance and sets out to nab the dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
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Robert Downey Sr.
William Friedkin
Bud S. Smith
Charles Myers
Bob Roe
Jackie Saunders
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_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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The directors of To Live and Die in L.A. are Robert Downey Sr., William Friedkin, Bud S. Smith, Charles Myers, Bob Roe, and Jackie Saunders.
The cast of To Live and Die in L.A. includes Willem Dafoe as Rick Masters, Gregg Dandridge as Prison Assailant, Gary Cole as Man Chased by Richard (uncredited), John Turturro as Carl Cody, Thomas F. Duffy as Second Suspect, Darlanne Fluegel as Ruth Lanier, William L. Petersen as Richard Chance, Earnest Hart Jr. as Rice's Friend, Joey Sotello as Secret Service Agent (uncredited), Anne Betancourt as Nurse, Jason Ronard as Man Chased by John (uncredited), Dwier Brown as Doctor, and more.
The duration of To Live and Die in L.A. is 1h 56 mins.
Yes. To Live and Die in L.A. has 2 trailers on Fanbiz, including Original Trailer. Watch them on this page.
You can watch To Live and Die in L.A. on MGM Plus Amazon Channel (Subscription). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
To Live and Die in L.A. was released on 01 Nov 1985.
To Live and Die in L.A. is listed under Crime, Thriller, and Action on Fanbiz.
To Live and Die in L.A. has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "_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 mu..."
