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.
Director(s)
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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