To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
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- R
- 1h 56min
- Action, Crime
- 01 Nov 1985 (USA)
- Movie
A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Leeves | ... |
Dancer / Serena
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Cherise Bates | ... |
Dancer
(as Cherise Bate)
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| Willem Dafoe | ... |
Eric Masters
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Michael Higgins | ... |
Dancer
(as Michael W. Higgins)
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Chris Latanzi | ... |
Dancer
(as Chris Lattanzi)
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Shaun Earl | ... |
Dancer
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| William Petersen | ... |
Richard Chance
(as William L. Petersen)
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| John Pankow | ... |
John Vukovich
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| Debra Feuer | ... |
Bianca Torres
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| John Turturro | ... |
Carl Cody
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| Darlanne Fluegel | ... |
Ruth Lanier
(as Darlanne Fleugel)
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| Dean Stockwell | ... |
Bob Grimes
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| Steve James | ... |
Jeff Rice
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| Robert Downey Sr. | ... |
Thomas Bateman
(as Robert Downey)
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| Michael Greene | ... |
Jim Hart
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| Christopher Allport | ... |
Max Waxman
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Jack Hoar | ... |
Jack
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| Valentin de Vargas | ... |
Judge Filo Cedillo
(as Val DeVargas)
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| Dwier Brown | ... |
Doctor
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| Michael Chong | ... |
Thomas Ling
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| Jacqueline Giroux | ... |
Claudia Leith
(as Jackely Giroux)
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| Michael Zand | ... |
Terrorist
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| Bobby Bass | ... |
FBI Agent
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| Dar Robinson | ... |
FBI Agent
(as Dar Allen Robinson)
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| Anne Betancourt | ... |
Nurse
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Katherine M. Louie | ... |
Ticket Agent
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Edward Harrell | ... |
Airport Guard
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Gilbert Espinoza | ... |
Ultro's Bartender
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John Petievich | ... |
Agent
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Rick Dalton | ... |
Agent
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Richard L. Lane | ... |
Agent
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Jack Cota | ... |
Agent
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Shirley J. White | ... |
Airline Passenger
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Gerald H. Brownlee | ... |
Visiting Room Guard
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David M. DuFriend | ... |
Tower Guard
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Rubén García | ... |
Inmate Ruben
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Joe Duran | ... |
Prison Guard
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Bufort McClerkins | ... |
Prison Assailant
(as Buford McClerkins)
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| Gregg Dandridge | ... |
Prison Assailant
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Donnie Williams | ... |
Rice's Friend
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Earnest Hart Jr. | ... |
Rice's Friend
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| Thomas F. Duffy | ... |
Second Suspect
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Gerald Petievich | ... |
Special Agent
(as Gerry Petievich)
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Mark Gash | ... |
Mark Gash
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Pat McGroarty | ... |
Criminal
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Brian Bradley | ... |
Tourist
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Zarko Petievich | ... |
Agent
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| Gary Cole | ... |
Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)
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Rainer Fetting | ... |
Priest on the stakeout (uncredited)
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Antonino B. Garcia | ... |
LAX Passenger (uncredited)
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| Stevie Mack | ... |
Basketball Player (uncredited)
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| Robin John Price | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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| Jason Ronard | ... |
Man Chased by John (uncredited)
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Joey Sotello | ... |
Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Friedkin | ||
Written by
| Gerald Petievich | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| William Friedkin | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Gerald Petievich | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Irving H. Levin | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Samuel Schulman | ... | executive producer |
| Bud S. Smith | ... | co-producer (co-produced by) (as Bud Smith) |
Music by
| Wang Chung | ||
Cinematography by
| Robby Müller | ... | director of photography (as Robby Muller) |
Editing by
| M. Scott Smith | ... | (as Scott Smith) |
Editorial Department
| Sonny Baskin | ... | assistant film editor |
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Joe D'Augustine | ... | uncredited |
| Aubrey Head | ... | color timer |
| Jere Huggins | ... | additional editor |
| Joe Mosca | ... | assistant film editor (as Joseph Mosca) |
| Richard Ritchie | ... | color timer (as Dick Ritchie) |
| Bud S. Smith | ... | supervising film editor (as Bud Smith) |
| Jill Smith | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Robert Weiner | ... | (as Bob Weiner) |
Production Design by
| Lilly Kilvert | ||
Art Direction by
| Buddy Cone | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cricket Rowland | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda M. Bass | ... | (as Linda Bass) |
Makeup Department
| Jeff Dawn | ... | head makeup artist (as Jefferson Dawn) |
| Michael Mills | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Peter Tothpal | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| John J. Smith | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Myers | ... | first assistant director |
| Bob Roe | ... | second assistant director |
| Bud S. Smith | ... | second unit director (as Bud Smith) |
Art Department
| Scott M. Anderson | ... | props |
| Raymond Camaioni | ... | carpenter |
| Dins Danielsen | ... | assistant art director (as Dins Danielson) |
| Rainer Fetting | ... | painter: Masters' paintings |
| Amanda J. Flick | ... | painter (as Amanda Flick) |
| Dennis Hoerter | ... | carpenter |
| Richard K. Hummel | ... | assistant set decorator (as Richard Hummel) |
| Jon Hutman | ... | set dresser |
| Portia Iversen | ... | assistant set decorator (as Portia Iverson) |
| William C. Jones | ... | carpenter (as William Jones) |
| Gavin McCune | ... | carpenter |
| John Stadelman | ... | set dresser |
| Frank Viviano | ... | construction coordinator |
| David E. Harshbarger | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeff Bushelman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Dobie | ... | sound effects editor (as Michael Dobie) |
| Jean-Louis Ducarme | ... | sound recordist (as Jean-Louis DuCarme) |
| Louis L. Edemann | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jim Fitzpatrick | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley: artist |
| J. Paul Huntsman | ... | dialogue editor |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer (as Christopher Jenkins) |
| Rodger Pardee | ... | sound recordist |
| Sergio Reyes | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Craig Clark | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound editor/design (uncredited) |
| Larry Kemp | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Jay Wilkinson | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects (as Phil Corey) |
| Rocky Gehr | ... | special effects technician |
| Joe Montenegro | ... | special effects technician |
Stunts
| Jeb Stuart Adams | ... | stunt player (as Jeb Adams) |
| Carl L. Anderson | ... | stunt player |
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunt player |
| Billy Bates | ... | stunt player |
| Kenny Bates | ... | stunt player (as Ken Bates) |
| Jophery C. Brown | ... | stunt player (as Jophery Brown) |
| Bobby Burns | ... | stunt player (as Bobby Andrew Burns) |
| William H. Burton | ... | stunt player (as Bill Burton) |
| David Carlton | ... | stunt player |
| John Casino | ... | stunt player |
| Phil Chong | ... | stunt player |
| Carl Ciarfalio | ... | stunt player |
| Ray Colbert | ... | stunt player |
| Clarke Coleman | ... | stunt player |
| Jim Connors | ... | stunt player |
| Wally Crowder | ... | stunt player |
| Tim Culbertson | ... | stunt player |
| Jay C. Currin | ... | stunt player |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunt player |
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunt player |
| Tim A. Davison | ... | stunt player |
| Justin De Rosa | ... | stunt player (as Justin DeRosa) |
| Eddy Donno | ... | stunt player |
| Doc Duhame | ... | stunt player |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunt player |
| Richard M. Ellis | ... | stunt player |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunt player |
| Tony Epper | ... | stunt player |
| Erik Felix | ... | stunt player |
| Glory Fioramonti | ... | stunt player (as Gloria Fioramanti) |
| Pat Green | ... | stunt player |
| James M. Halty | ... | stunt player |
| Orwin C. Harvey | ... | stunt player |
| Steve Holladay | ... | stunt player |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunt player (as Larry E. Holt) |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunt player (as Bill [Hank] Hooker) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator: driving and chase sequences / stunt player |
| Hugh Hooker | ... | stunt player (as Hugh M. Hooker) |
| Richard Hooker | ... | stunt player |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunt player (as Thomas J. Huff) |
| Gary Hymes | ... | stunt player |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunt player |
| Michael John | ... | stunt driver |
| Pat E. Johnson | ... | stunt coordinator: fight sequences |
| Matt Johnston | ... | stunt player (as Matt Johnson) |
| Donna Keegan | ... | stunt player (as Donna M. Keegan) |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunt player |
| Billy D. Lucas | ... | stunt player |
| Tony Margulies | ... | stunt driver |
| Pat McGroarty | ... | stunt player |
| Gary McLarty | ... | stunt player |
| Pat J. McNamara | ... | stunt player |
| John Meier | ... | stunt player (as John C. Meier) |
| Charly Morgan | ... | stunt player (as Charly Marie Morgan) |
| Jimmy Nickerson | ... | stunt player |
| Manny Perry | ... | stunt player (as Manuel Perry) |
| Jon Conrad Pochron | ... | stunt player (as Jon Pochran) |
| Chad Randall | ... | stunt player |
| Cyndi Lee Rice | ... | stunt player (as Cynthia Lee Rice) |
| Jean Riddel | ... | stunt player |
| Vernon Rieta | ... | stunt player |
| Dar Robinson | ... | stunt player (as Dar Allen Robinson) |
| Danny Rogers | ... | stunt player |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunt player (as Patrick Romano) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunt player (as Ronald Rondell) |
| R.A. Rondell | ... | stunt player |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunt player |
| Michael Runyard | ... | stunt player (as Mike Runyard) |
| Ray Saniger | ... | stunt player |
| Dennis Scott | ... | stunt player (as Dennis R. Scott) |
| Keith Tellez | ... | stunt player |
| David Welch | ... | stunt player (as David H. Welch) |
| Scott Wilder | ... | stunt player |
| Dick Ziker | ... | stunt player |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | truck stunts (uncredited) |
| Dan Koko | ... | stunt safety (uncredited) |
| George A. Sack Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chris Sundlee | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack English | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip (as Robert Feldman) |
| Bob Field | ... | electrician (as Robert Field) |
| Kevin Galbraith | ... | electrician |
| Greg Gardiner | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bill Guerre | ... | grip |
| Scott Guthrie | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael May | ... | second assistant camera: additional photography (as Michael P. May) |
| Tim Moore | ... | grip (as Timothy Moore) |
| John Roy Morgan | ... | Key Grip second unit |
| Jane O'Neal | ... | still photographer |
| Les Percy | ... | best boy grip (as Lesley Percy) |
| Andy Romanoff | ... | Louma Crane operator |
| Robert D. Yeoman | ... | director of photography: second unit/additional photograph (as Robert Yeoman) |
| Henry Minski | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Randy Nolen | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Vance Piper | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Sharpe | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
| Newton TerMeer | ... | gaffer: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Gregg Smith | ... | dance casting |
| Gary M. Zuckerbrod | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Susie DeSanto | ... | costume supervisor |
| Marina Spadafora | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Michael Healy | ... | location manager |
| Michael Helfand | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer |
| Wang Chung | ... | music performer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jackie Saunders | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard M. Brasic | ... | transportation captain (as Richard Brasic) |
| Jeff F. Renfro | ... | transportation coordinator (as Jeffrey Renfro) |
| Olivia Varnado | ... | transportation captain |
| Jack Carpenter | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
| Ralph D. Carpenter | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
| Hugh Kelly | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Frank Khoury | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Cherise Bates | ... | dancer (as Cherise Bate) |
| Barry Bedig | ... | consultant |
| Cynthia Chvatal | ... | assistant: William Friedkin (as Cindy Chvatal) |
| Kevin Deon | ... | production assistant |
| Shaun Earl | ... | dancer |
| Pablo Ferro | ... | consultant |
| Lesli Linka Glatter | ... | choreographer |
| Diana Gold | ... | post-production auditor |
| Michael Higgins | ... | dancer (as Michael W. Higgins) |
| Robert Jellen | ... | insurance provider: Albert G. Ruben & Company, Inc. (as Bob Jellen) |
| Adele Joseph | ... | assistant: William Friedkin |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Chris Latanzi | ... | dancer (as Chris Lattanzi) |
| Jane Leeves | ... | dancer (as Jane Leaves) |
| Betsy Oliver Luhrsen | ... | production secretary |
| Dianne Mapp-Cheek | ... | production coordinator (as Dianne Lisa Cheek) |
| Gil Miller | ... | institutional coordinator: prison |
| Larry Rovetti | ... | lab consultant |
| Michelle Troxell | ... | assistant to producers (as Michele Troxell) |
| Woody Wilcoxan | ... | technical advisor: prison |
| Bill Bennett | ... | terra-flite operator (uncredited) |
| Terry Edinger | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| Michael Parkhurst | ... | marketing consultant (uncredited) / technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Gerald Petievich | ... | police technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Theresa Shepherd | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| Mike Sudrow | ... | weapons specialist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Distribution Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1986) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1986) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Australia) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Italy) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1986) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1987) (Finland) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- TV3 (1989) (Finland) (tv)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- TBS Superstation (1995) (United States) (tv)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- TBS Superstation (1997) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- FS Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2009) (Finland) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Video (2016) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Capelight Pictures (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Capelight Pictures (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Ofer Video (Mexico) (VHS)
- Shout Select (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- United Paramount Network (UPN) (United States) (tv)
- WWOR (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Movie Magic (optical effects)
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance provider)
- Atmosphere Agency (extra casting)
- Chrysler Corporation (the producers wish to give their special thanks to)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Ford Motor Company (the producers wish to give their special thanks to)
- Geffen Records (soundtrack available on)
- Mack Trucks (the producers wish to give their special thanks to)
- Rick Pallack (furnisher: menswear)
- Slash Records (with special thanks to)
- TPI/PPI (payroll services)
- The California Film Office (the producers wish to give their special thanks to)
- The Inmates of the California Men's Colony (the producers wish to give their special thanks to)
- The Sound Shop (dialogue re-recording)
- Todd-AO Studios (rerecording)
- Wamsutta (bed linens: Christian Dior)
- Warner Special Products (with special thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Working largely in cases of counterfeiting, LA based Secret Service agent Richie Chance exhibits reckless behavior which according to his longtime and now former partner Jimmy Hart will probably land him in the morgue before he's ready to retire. That need for the thrill manifests itself in his personal life by his love of base jumping. Professionally, it is demonstrated by the fact that he is sextorting a parolee named Ruth Lanier, who feeds him information in return for him not sending her back to prison for some trumped up parole violation. With his new partner John Vukovich, Chance is more determined than ever, based on recent circumstances, to nab known longtime counterfeiter Ric Masters, who is more than willing to use violence against and kill anyone who crosses him. Masters is well aware that the Secret Service is after him. Masters' operation is somewhat outwardly in disarray, with Chance being able to nab his mule, Carl Cody, in the course of moving some of the fake money, and one of his associates, a lawyer named Max Waxman, probably stealing money from him. Partly with information from Ruth, Chance is trying to find and exploit the weaknesses in Masters' operation. To accomplish his goal, Chance takes more and more unethical and illegal measures, which may be problematic for Vukovich, who comes from a family of police officers who are sworn to uphold the law. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | Detroit, Chicago, New York, Miami were like this! This is THE CITY OF ANGELS! This is L.A. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,551,761, 01 Nov 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the opening, when Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe) is printing money, the film crew was actually creating counterfeit bills. A convicted counterfeiter was on set showing them how it's done. They were filming out in the desert, and Dafoe said that every time a helicopter flew over the building, they were sure it was the police coming to arrest them all. See more » |
| Goofs | At conclusion of the chase, a dark brown van with a multicolor horizontal stripe is part of the gridlock, but as agents drive away, the van is seen approaching on opposite lanes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Counterfeit World: Making 'to Live and Die in L.A.' (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cold Day in Hell See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Right at the end, after the credits, there is a shot of William Petersen's face See more » |
| Quotes |
Eric 'Rick' Masters:
You have my word you won't have to do the whole nickel. Carl Cody: What does that mean? Eric 'Rick' Masters: Grimes is the best lawyer in the state. It'll either be an appeal bond or a sentence reduction. Carl Cody: And the check is in the mail, and I love you, and I promise not to come in your mouth... See more » |