AksyonTaon1985Tagal1h 56mIMDb7.3

To Live and Die in L.A.

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A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.

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Cast

William Friedkin

Director

William Petersen

Richard Chance

Willem Dafoe

Eric Masters

John Pankow

John Vukovich

Debra Feuer

Bianca Torres

John Turturro

Carl Cody

Darlanne Fluegel

Ruth Lanier

Dean Stockwell

Bob Grimes

SJ

Steve James

Jeff Rice

Robert Downey Sr.

Thomas Bateman

Michael Greene

Jim Hart

Christopher Allport

Max Waxman

JH

Jack Hoar

Jack

Valentin de Vargas

Judge Filo Cedillo

Dwier Brown

Doctor

Michael Chong

Thomas Ling

Jacqueline Giroux

Claudia Leith

Michael Zand

Terrorist

Bobby Bass

FBI Agent

GP

Gerald Petievich

Writer

William Friedkin

Writer

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Yalice KoneMay 29, 2023

source: To Live and Die in L.A.

King KayNov 18, 2022

Take the RiskNov 16, 2022

To Live and Die in L.A.

PoshdelNov 16, 2022

Director William Friedkin sculpts the screenplay of Gerald Petievich's novel. After his partner is killed days away from retirement. Secret Service agent Richard Chance(William Peterson)starts a ruthless search to find who is responsible. His new partner(John Pankow)is not really thrilled with Chance's methods, but he honors the code of a partner is a partner. A story line with cops and counterfeiters, loads of violence and a rambunctious car chase and nudity is enough to keep you in your seat. Peterson is impressive. Wilhem Dafoe is a great bad guy. Others in the cast: John Turturro, Debra Feuer, Dean Stockwell and Robert Downey Sr.

Rah Mhat63Nov 16, 2022

Worthy of the director of "French Connection," the pace of this set- in-LA action thriller immediately draws the view in and never lets up. A car chase in the best traditions of "Bullitt" and of Friedkin's own "French Connection" is centers the action, but the motivation of a rogue agent obsessed with the death of his partner, and clearly with his own death, are well- and credibly- drawn. The most sympathetic character in the story is not one of the principals. It is a female informer. An ex-con at the mercy of those on both sides of the law, she is callously exploited by all. Her feelings for Agent Chance are more implied than explicit, but they are believable as is his indifference to her as a person. This riveting film never lets your attention wander. Thanks to Friedkin, we are told, we are given a credible ending to this taut, tightly- wound thriller. An under-exposed, under-appreciated work; excellent for the genre.

LaMaman D'ephraNov 16, 2022

The fast paced, very 80's style of this movie is quite the contrast to the somber almost documentary mood of William Friedken's more famous crime film The French Connection. Yet what parallels in both these films is the authenticity and grittiness as well as an intense car chase. Its clear he was attempting at recreating if not outdoing the most famous scene in his career, and I won't say he did, but he certainly gives it a run for its money. The film doesn't go far enough to be a genre breaker(a film that's just an all-around classic) but it pushes the limit on what a movie like this can be like, making To Live and Die in LA probably the most underrated crime movie of the decade.

Tutorial.dancingNov 16, 2022

Admittedly, To Live and Die in L.A. was not well-received by many critics when it was released in 1985. I believe it was because the movie was ahead of its time. Back then, one would have naturally expected an action movie that clearly defines the difference between the good guys and the bad guys. But it would be different in this film. Without giving too much away, the main cops who are supposedly good guys are unethical. Richard Chance makes it clear that he doesn't care how he would catch the money counterfeiter Rick Masters. But as he tries to attain this goal, he runs into trouble, including a car chase that leads to a drive down the wrong side of the Los Angeles freeway! (Don't ever try that stunt!) The way I see it, To Live and Die in L.A. is an underrated classic.

Siku NkhomaNov 16, 2022

A decent cop thriller from William Friedkin. Maybe by this stage it's not as good as the classic THE FRENCH CONNECTION but it still packs a punch and is an effective slice of sun-drenched noir with a very slick, stylish and visual MIAMI VICE feel to it. William Petersen is a good choice for volatile lead - even better in MANHUNTER - and Willem Dafoe is of course exemplary as the villain of the piece. There are good twists and turns and character darkness along the way, alongside a car chase that stands out (although isn't personally one of the best for me). A fine little film overall.

RugieBella❤️Nov 16, 2022

This story is very 80's, and is heavily influenced by the TV show Miami Vice. The style, clothes, music, and characters reflect that time period exactly. The direction of this film gives a slick feel; where its action, style, and seedy underside all blend in well. The story could be very predictable, but with its plots twists, and the theme that follows the saying be careful when you go hunting for monster not to become one yourself gives it originality. It has some mind blowing stunts that create tension, and if you watch the film Ronin you see where they got the car chase idea from. In all this film gives a feeling of being involved in events that go too fast, too dangerous, and too twisted. Its shows what happens to the heart when the individual becomes obsessed with what he seeks. Watch this one and love it.

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