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Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ (2003): Cast

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Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ is a 2003 documentary directed by Michael Arick, starring William Friedkin, Willem Dafoe and William Petersen. It runs 30 minutes.

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Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Director
Michael Arick
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ About?

The premise of Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ without spoilers.

A behind‑the‑scenes look at William Friedkin’s 1985 action classic To Live and Die in L.A., featuring the cast, crew and director reunited years later to recount their experiences. The documentary weaves archival shooting footage with candid interviews, detailing how the film’s most memorable sequences were conceived and exploring the lively debate over the multiple endings that were considered.

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Cast & crew

Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ Cast

William Friedkin leads the cast, with Willem Dafoe and William Petersen. Directed by Michael Arick; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Arick

More films directed by Michael Arick: Anatomy of a Chase, West Side Memories, Buckaroo Banzai Declassified and The Way We Were: Looking Back.

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Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’?

Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ runs 30 minutes.

When was Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ released?

Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ was released on December 2, 2003.

Who directed Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’?

Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ was directed by Michael Arick.

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Who is in the cast of Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’?

Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ stars William Friedkin, Willem Dafoe and William Petersen, among 10 credited actors.

Does Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ have a post-credit scene?

No. Counterfeit World: Making ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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