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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.

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

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Review by: griggs79

_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.

Reviewer rating: 8.0

Actors


William L. 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

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