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.
Director: William Friedkin
Cast: William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, John Turturro, Dean Stockwell, Darlanne Fluegel, Michael Greene
griggs79 - 8/10
_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 t...
June 23, 2025
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.
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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.
1h 56m
November 1, 1985
William Friedkin
William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow
Crime, Thriller, Action
R
Yes, on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel
