To Live and Die in L.A.
718 reviews
Crime/Thriller
1h 56m
1985
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.
- DirectorWilliam Friedkin
- Release1 November 1985
- Genre
- Duration1h 56m
- Budget$6,000,000
- Revenue$17,307,019
- Rate718 reviews
- Productions
SLM Production Group, New Century Productions, United Artists
Cast

William Petersen
Richard Chance

Willem Dafoe
Rick Masters

John Pankow
John Vukovich

Debra Feuer
Bianca Torres

John Turturro
Carl Cody

Dean Stockwell
Bob Grimes

Darlanne Fluegel
Ruth Lanier

Michael Greene
Jim Hart

Steve James
Jeff Rice

Robert Downey Sr.
Thomas Bateman

Christopher Allport
Max Waxman

Valentin de Vargas
Judge Filo Cedillo

Dwier Brown
Doctor

Jacqueline Giroux
Claudia Leith

Dar Robinson
FBI Agent

Anne Betancourt
Nurse

Gregg Dandridge
Prison Assailant

Thomas F. Duffy
Second Suspect

Brian Bradley
Tourist

Jane Leeves
Serena

Gary Cole
Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)

Jason Ronard
Man Chased by John (uncredited)
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