To Live and Die in L.A.
Seen it?1985 | 116 min | Crime, Thriller, Action
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Drive or The Usual Suspects, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$17 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 376K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Friedkin
- William L. PetersenRichard Chance
- Willem DafoeRick Masters
- John PankowJohn Vukovich
- Debra FeuerBianca Torres
- John TurturroCarl Cody
- Dean StockwellBob Grimes
- Darlanne FluegelRuth Lanier
- Michael GreeneJim Hart
- Steve JamesJeff Rice
- Robert Downey Sr.Thomas Bateman