A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.
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.
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) is a crime, thriller and action film directed by William Friedkin, released on November 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow and Debra Feuer. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 837 ratings.
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William L. Petersen
as Richard Chance
Willem Dafoe
as Rick Masters
John Pankow
as John Vukovich
Debra Feuer
as Bianca Torres
John Turturro
as Carl Cody
Dean Stockwell
as Bob Grimes
Darlanne Fluegel
as Ruth Lanier
Michael Greene
as Jim Hart
Steve James
as Jeff Rice
Robert Downey Sr.
as Thomas Bateman
Christopher Allport
as Max Waxman
Valentin de Vargas
as Judge Filo Cedillo
Directed by William Friedkin, written by Gerald Petievich, Gerald Petievich and William Friedkin, produced by Irving H. Levin.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 837 ratings.
_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,…
Reviewed on June 23, 2025
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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) includes William L. Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer and John Turturro. The film was directed by William Friedkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
To Live and Die in L.A. was released on November 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 56m.
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 837 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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