To Live and Die in L.A.
“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.
Details
Release Date: 11/1/1985
Runtime: 116 minutes
Languages: Arabic, English, Spanish
Director: William Friedkin
Budget: $6.0M
Revenue: $17.3M
Production
Companies: SLM Production Group, New Century Productions, United Artists
Countries: United States of America
Where to watch · US
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griggs79
_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.
