To Live and Die in L.A. 1985

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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 Petersen

as Richard Chance

Willem Dafoe

as Rick Masters

John Pankow

as John Vukovich

Debra Feuer

as Bianca Torres

John Turturro

as Carl Cody

Dean Stockwell

as Bob Grimes

Darlanne Fluegel

as Ruth Lanier

Michael Greene

as Jim Hart

Steve James

as Jeff Rice

Robert Downey Sr.

as Thomas Bateman

Director:

William Friedkin

Writer:

Gerald Petievich, William Friedkin

Genres:

Crime,Thriller,Action

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

116 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

To Live and Die in L.A.

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

William Petersen

as Richard Chance

Willem Dafoe

as Rick Masters

John Pankow

as John Vukovich

Debra Feuer

as Bianca Torres

John Turturro

as Carl Cody

Dean Stockwell

as Bob Grimes

Darlanne Fluegel

as Ruth Lanier

Michael Greene

as Jim Hart

Steve James

as Jeff Rice

Robert Downey Sr.

as Thomas Bateman

Christopher Allport

as Max Waxman

Valentin de Vargas

as Judge Filo Cedillo

Jack Hoar

as Jack

Dwier Brown

as Doctor

Michael Chong

as Thomas Ling

Jacqueline Giroux

as Claudia Leith

Michael Zand

as Terrorist

Bobby Bass

as FBI Agent

Dar Robinson

as FBI Agent

Anne Betancourt

as Nurse

Katherine M. Louie

as Ticket Agent

Edward Harrell

as Airport Guard

Gilbert Espinoza

as Utro's Bartender

John Petievich

as Agent

Zarko Petievich

as Agent

Rick Dalton

as Agent

Richard L. Lane

as Agent

Jack Cota

as Agent

Shirley J. White

as Airline Passenger

Gerald H. Brownlee

as Visiting Room Guard

David M. DuFriend

as Tower Guard

Rubén García

as Inmate Ruben

Joe Duran

as Prison Guard

Bufort McClerkins

as Prison Assailant

Gregg Dandridge

as Prison Assailant

Donnie Williams

as Rice's Friend

Earnest Hart Jr.

as Rice's Friend

Thomas F. Duffy

as Second Suspect

Gerald Petievich

as Special Agent

Mark Gash

as Himself

Pat McGroarty

as Criminal

Brian Bradley

as Tourist

Jane Leeves

as Serena

Cherise Bates

as Dancer

Michael Higgins

as Dancer

Shaun Earl

as Dancer

Gary Cole

as Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)

Rainer Fetting

as Priest on the Stakeout (uncredited)

Stevie Mack

as Basketball Player (uncredited)

Robin John Price

as Driver (uncredited)

Jason Ronard

as Man Chased by John (uncredited)

Joey Sotello

as Secret Service Agent (uncredited)

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