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Critic Kim Newman
rated 6

...a fascinating, rock-scored visual essay on the mechanics of forging currency...

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Cast & Crew

Willem Dafoe
As Eric Masters
John Turturro
As Carl Cody
Dean Stockwell
As Bob Grimes
Gary Cole
As Man Chased (uncredited)
Bobby Bass
As FBI Agent
Robert Downey Sr.
As Thomas Bateman

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To Live and Die in L.A. is a high-octane action-thriller that follows Secret Service agent Richard Chance as he embarks on a dangerous and reckless mission to bring down a notorious counterfeiter, Rick Masters, who murdered Chance's partner. Chance's relentless pursuit of justice becomes an obsession that blurs the lines between right and wrong as he resorts to unethical and illegal tactics to snare Masters, including extortion, robbery, and even murder. The film features a gritty performance by William Petersen as Chance and a strong supporting cast, including Willem Dafoe as Masters. The tension builds as Chance's rogue methods put him at odds with his colleagues and endanger innocent lives, leading to an explosive showdown with Masters that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its gritty realism and no-holds-barred action, To Live and Die in L.A. is a true classic of the crime-thriller genre.

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To Live and Die in L.A. was released in theaters on November 1, 1985.