To Live and Die in LA
One sheet original movie poster for the 1985 neo-noir action thriller film,
To Live and Die in L.A.. Directed by William Friedkin, known for The French Connection, the film stars William Petersen and Willem Dafoe in early major roles.
Key Information
Release Date: November 1, 1985
Director: William Friedkin
Starring: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, John Turturro, Darlanne Fluegel, and Dean Stockwell
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Neo-Noir
Plot: The story follows a reckless U.S. Secret Service agent, Richard Chance (Petersen), who becomes obsessed with capturing a dangerous and artistic counterfeiter, Eric Masters (Dafoe), after Masters murders his long-time partner. Chance's pursuit pushes him to blur the lines of legality and morality, leading to a dark and intense narrative.
Soundtrack: The film features an iconic, synth-driven score and title song composed and performed by the English new wave band Wang Chung.
Thematic Elements
The film is noted for its intense action sequences, particularly a famous car chase filmed against traffic, and its exploration of moral ambiguity in law enforcement. It captures the gritty, sun-bleached underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles, diverging from more glamorous portrayals of the city.
To Live and Die in L.A.. Directed by William Friedkin, known for The French Connection, the film stars William Petersen and Willem Dafoe in early major roles.
Key Information
Release Date: November 1, 1985
Director: William Friedkin
Starring: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, John Turturro, Darlanne Fluegel, and Dean Stockwell
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Neo-Noir
Plot: The story follows a reckless U.S. Secret Service agent, Richard Chance (Petersen), who becomes obsessed with capturing a dangerous and artistic counterfeiter, Eric Masters (Dafoe), after Masters murders his long-time partner. Chance's pursuit pushes him to blur the lines of legality and morality, leading to a dark and intense narrative.
Soundtrack: The film features an iconic, synth-driven score and title song composed and performed by the English new wave band Wang Chung.
Thematic Elements
The film is noted for its intense action sequences, particularly a famous car chase filmed against traffic, and its exploration of moral ambiguity in law enforcement. It captures the gritty, sun-bleached underbelly of 1980s Los Angeles, diverging from more glamorous portrayals of the city.
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