To Live and Die in L.A.(1985)
“A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.”
Overview
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.
Director
William Friedkin
Studio
SLM Production Group
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$17M
Cast
William L. Petersen
as Richard Chance
Willem Dafoe
as Rick Masters
John Pankow
as John Vukovich
Debra Feuer
as Bianca Torres
John Turturro
as Carl Cody
Dean Stockwell
as Bob Grimes
Darlanne Fluegel
as Ruth Lanier
Michael Greene
as Jim Hart
Steve James
as Jeff Rice
Robert Downey Sr.
as Thomas Bateman
Christopher Allport
as Max Waxman
Valentin de Vargas
as Judge Filo Cedillo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
SLM Production Group • New Century Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Live and Die in L.A.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for To Live and Die in L.A. (1985).
What is To Live and Die in L.A. about?▼
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.
Who directed To Live and Die in L.A.?▼
To Live and Die in L.A. was directed by William Friedkin and released in 1985. It is a crime, thriller, action film.
How long is To Live and Die in L.A.?▼
To Live and Die in L.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in To Live and Die in L.A.?▼
The cast of To Live and Die in L.A. includes William L. Petersen as Richard Chance, Willem Dafoe as Rick Masters, John Pankow as John Vukovich, Debra Feuer as Bianca Torres, John Turturro as Carl Cody and more.
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