To Live and Die in L.A. poster

To Live and Die in L.A.( 1985)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      William Petersen

      Richard Chance

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      Willem Dafoe

      Rick Masters

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      John Pankow

      John Vukovich

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      Debra Feuer

      Bianca Torres

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      John Turturro

      Carl Cody

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      Dean Stockwell

      Bob Grimes

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      Darlanne Fluegel

      Ruth Lanier

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      Michael Greene

      Jim Hart

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      Steve James

      Jeff Rice

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      Robert Downey Sr.

      Thomas Bateman

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      Christopher Allport

      Max Waxman

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      Valentin de Vargas

      Judge Filo Cedillo

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      Jack Hoar

      Jack

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      Dwier Brown

      Doctor

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      Michael Chong

      Thomas Ling

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      Jacqueline Giroux

      Claudia Leith

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      Michael Zand

      Terrorist

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      Bobby Bass

      FBI Agent

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      Dar Robinson

      FBI Agent

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      Anne Betancourt

      Nurse

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      Katherine M. Louie

      Ticket Agent

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      Edward Harrell

      Airport Guard

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      Gilbert Espinoza

      Utro's Bartender

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      John Petievich

      Agent

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      Zarko Petievich

      Agent

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      Rick Dalton

      Agent

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      Richard L. Lane

      Agent

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      Jack Cota

      Agent

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      Shirley J. White

      Airline Passenger

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      Gerald H. Brownlee

      Visiting Room Guard

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      David M. DuFriend

      Tower Guard

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      Rubén García

      Inmate Ruben

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      Joe Duran

      Prison Guard

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      Bufort McClerkins

      Prison Assailant

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      Gregg Dandridge

      Prison Assailant

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      Donnie Williams

      Rice's Friend

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      Earnest Hart Jr.

      Rice's Friend

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      Thomas F. Duffy

      Second Suspect

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      Gerald Petievich

      Special Agent

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      Mark Gash

      Himself

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      Pat McGroarty

      Criminal

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      Brian Bradley

      Tourist

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      Jane Leeves

      Serena

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      Cherise Bates

      Dancer

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      Michael Higgins

      Dancer

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      Shaun Earl

      Dancer

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      Gary Cole

      Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)

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      Rainer Fetting

      Priest on the Stakeout (uncredited)

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      Stevie Mack

      Basketball Player (uncredited)

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      Robin John Price

      Driver (uncredited)

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      Jason Ronard

      Man Chased by John (uncredited)

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      Joey Sotello

      Secret Service Agent (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by griggs79

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    Written by griggs79 on Mon Jun 23 2025
    _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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    6000000.00

    Revenue

    17307019.00

    Keywords

    • hold-up robbery
    • bungee-jump
    • cop
    • revenge
    • counterfeit
    • los angeles, california
    • blunt
    • secret service
    • counterfeit money
    • mysterious
    • neo-noir
    • provocative
    • factual
    • audacious
    • bold