This is the kind of movie where when someone gets shot, their head explodes, the blood is super bright red, and Wang Chung is playing. Masterpiece.
Cinemas
Directed by William Friedkin
To Live and Die in L.A.
A bleak, dark crime.
Crime
Thriller
Action
1985
1h 56m
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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Cast & crew
6What people say
i basically snorted this movie off my television. Robby Müller forever.
ACAB canon. one of the only totally rotten, cynical, mean-spirited movies i adore, so beautiful and so disgusting. knowing william petersen is a chill gentleman in real life makes his full body son of a bitch performance even more breathtaking. i've decided it's feminist because the women are cool and smart and the men are nude psychopaths
Common questions
What is To Live and Die in L.A. about?+
A reckless Secret Service agent becomes obsessed with capturing the counterfeiter responsible for his partner's death, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Who directed To Live and Die in L.A.?+
The film was directed by William Friedkin, an American director known for his influential work in the 1970s and 80s.
Is there a notable car chase in this film?+
Yes, the production includes a highly regarded, high-intensity car chase sequence that is frequently cited in discussions regarding action filmmaking.
