To Live and Die in L.A.

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.

Cast

William 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

Reviews

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 C...

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