To Live and Die in L.A. (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
To Live and Die in L.A. is a 1985 action thriller directed by William Friedkin, starring Willem Dafoe, Dean Stockwell and John Turturro. It is partly based on To Live and Die in L.A. by Gerald Petievich. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $17.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- William Friedkin
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English - Studio
- Chapel Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Live and Die in L.A. About?
The premise of To Live and Die in L.A. without spoilers, adapted from To Live and Die in L.A. by Gerald Petievich. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance is driven by vengeance after his partner is murdered in Los Angeles. He relentlessly pursues Eric Masters, a skilled counterfeiter, but his increasingly reckless actions blur the lines of justice. As the investigation intensifies and casualties mount, Chance’s obsession puts his career and personal life in jeopardy, leading him down a dangerous path.
To Live and Die in L.A. Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- music video
- film soundtrack
- 20th century
- 1980s
- synth pop
- electronic music
To Live and Die in L.A. Cast
Willem Dafoe leads the cast, with Dean Stockwell and John Turturro. Directed by William Friedkin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director William Friedkin
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To Live and Die in L.A. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave To Live and Die in L.A. 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
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TMDB 71% User score
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To Live and Die in L.A. Plot Summary
What happens in To Live and Die in L.A. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After thwarting an assassination attempt against President Reagan by an Islamic jihadist, Secret Service agents Richard Chance and Jimmy Hart find themselves reassigned to investigate counterfeiting in Los Angeles. While Chance is known for his reckless and impulsive nature, he hides a corrupt side from his superiors. With just three days left before retirement, Hart undertakes a solitary mission to surveil a suspected counterfeiter, Eric “Rick” Masters, in a remote desert warehouse. Tragically, he meets his end at the hands of Masters and his bodyguard Jack.
Full summary
The whole story of To Live and Die in L.A., scene by scene
To Live and Die in L.A. Box Office
To Live and Die in L.A. grossed $17.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.3M
- US & Canada
- $17.3M
To Live and Die in L.A. Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Clip Making Counterfeit Money
- Clip Airport Chase Scene
- Clip High-Speed Car Chase Scene
- Featurette Why We Love It
How Well Do You Know To Live and Die in L.A.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Richard Chance's profession?
Cars in To Live and Die in L.A.
140 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Impala and the 1984 Ferrari 308 QV GTSi.
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1979 Chevrolet Malibu Important role
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To Live and Die in L.A. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of To Live and Die in L.A., each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Live and Die in L.A.?
To Live and Die in L.A. runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was To Live and Die in L.A. released?
To Live and Die in L.A. was released on November 1, 1985.
Who directed To Live and Die in L.A.?
To Live and Die in L.A. was directed by William Friedkin.
More films by William Friedkin Who is in the cast of To Live and Die in L.A.?
To Live and Die in L.A. stars Willem Dafoe, Dean Stockwell and John Turturro, among 10 credited actors.
How much did To Live and Die in L.A. make at the box office?
To Live and Die in L.A. grossed $17.3 million worldwide.
How is To Live and Die in L.A. rated?
To Live and Die in L.A. has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Is To Live and Die in L.A. based on a book?
Yes. To Live and Die in L.A. is partly adapted from To Live and Die in L.A. by Gerald Petievich.
Does To Live and Die in L.A. have a post-credit scene?
No. To Live and Die in L.A. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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