R
7.1
·1985
·116m
To Live and Die in L.A.
Summary
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.
Reviews
griggs79
June 23, 2025
8
_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.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$6,000,000.00
Revenue:
$17,307,019.00
Keywords
hold-up robbery
bungee-jump
cop
revenge
counterfeit
los angeles, california
blunt
secret service
counterfeit money
mysterious
neo-noir
provocative
factual
audacious
bold
