To Live and Die in L.A.(1985)
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11/01/1985 (US)Crime, Thriller, Action1h 56m7.1
"A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode."
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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.
William Friedkin
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Gerald Petievich
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William Friedkin
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A review by griggs79
8.0
Written on June 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.
