To Live and Die in L.A.

A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.

Release Date 1985-11-01
Runtime 116 minutes
Status Released
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Overview

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.

Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $17,307,019
Vote Average 7.119/10
Vote Count 705
Popularity 1.6238
Original Language en

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English US
Title:
"A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode."
Deutsch DE
Title: Leben und Sterben in L.A.
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Italiano IT
Title: Vivere e morire a Los Angeles
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Français FR
Title: Police Fédérale - Los Angeles
"Un agent fédéral est mort. Un tueur est en liberté. Et la Cité des Anges est sur le point d'exploser."
Español ES
Title: Vivir y morir en Los Ángeles
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Nederlands NL
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griggs79
8.0/10
_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 this world, survival means faking it better than the rest.

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Making Counterfeit Money