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To Live and Die in L.A.
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To Live and Die in L.A.

1985-11-01 · 116 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Thriller · Action

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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Directors
William Friedkin
Production companies
SLM Production Group, New Century Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,307,019

Top Cast

William L. PetersenWilliam L. PetersenRichard Chance
Willem DafoeWillem DafoeRick Masters
John PankowJohn PankowJohn Vukovich
Debra FeuerDebra FeuerBianca Torres
John TurturroJohn TurturroCarl Cody
Dean StockwellDean StockwellBob Grimes
Darlanne FluegelDarlanne FluegelRuth Lanier
Michael GreeneMichael GreeneJim Hart
Steve JamesSteve JamesJeff Rice
Robert Downey Sr.Robert Downey Sr.Thomas Bateman
Christopher AllportChristopher AllportMax Waxman
Valentin de VargasValentin de VargasJudge Filo Cedillo
Jack HoarJack
Dwier BrownDwier BrownDoctor
Michael ChongThomas Ling
Jacqueline GirouxJacqueline GirouxClaudia Leith
Michael ZandMichael ZandTerrorist
Bobby BassFBI Agent
Dar RobinsonDar RobinsonFBI Agent
Anne BetancourtAnne BetancourtNurse

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