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Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa

Original title: To Live and Die in L.A.
  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
34K
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Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
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A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
34K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,030
546
  • Director
    • William Friedkin
  • Writers
    • Gerald Petievich(based on the novel by)
    • William Friedkin(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Petersen
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Jane Leeves
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Friedkin
  • Writers
    • Gerald Petievich(based on the novel by)
    • William Friedkin(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • William Petersen
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Jane Leeves
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 272User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    John Pankow and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    John Pankow and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Michael Chong, John Pankow, and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Willem Dafoe in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    John Pankow and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Michael Chong, John Pankow, and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Willem Dafoe and Debra Feuer in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    John Pankow and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Willem Dafoe in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    Darlanne Fluegel and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)
    John Pankow and William Petersen in Elää ja kuolla L.A.:ssa (1985)

    Top cast

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    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Richard Chance
    • (as William L. Petersen)
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Eric Masters
    Jane Leeves
    Jane Leeves
    • Dancer
    • (as Jane Leaves)
    • …
    Cherise Bates
    • Dancer
    • (as Cherise Bate)
    Michael Higgins
    • Dancer
    • (as Michael W. Higgins)
    Chris Latanzi
    • Dancer
    • (as Chris Lattanzi)
    Shaun Earl
    • Dancer
    John Pankow
    John Pankow
    • John Vukovich
    Debra Feuer
    Debra Feuer
    • Bianca Torres
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Carl Cody
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Ruth Lanier
    • (as Darlanne Fleugel)
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Bob Grimes
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Jeff Rice
    Robert Downey Sr.
    Robert Downey Sr.
    • Thomas Bateman
    • (as Robert Downey)
    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Jim Hart
    Christopher Allport
    Christopher Allport
    • Max Waxman
    Jack Hoar
    • Jack
    Valentin de Vargas
    Valentin de Vargas
    • Judge Filo Cedillo
    • (as Val DeVargas)
    • Director
      • William Friedkin
    • Writers
      • Gerald Petievich(based on the novel by) (screenplay by)
      • William Friedkin(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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...

    • Crazy credits
      Right at the end, after the credits, there is a shot of William Petersen's face
    • Alternate versions
      German theatrical and VHS versions were cut by 25 seconds to secure a "Not under 16" rating. DVD release is uncut with the same rating.
    • Connections
      Edited into Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Cold Day in Hell
      Performed by Otis Rush

      Courtesy of Delmark Records

    User reviews272

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    8/10
    Strong film
    This story is very 80's, and is heavily influenced by the TV show Miami Vice. The style, clothes, music, and characters reflect that time period exactly. The direction of this film gives a slick feel; where its action, style, and seedy underside all blend in well. The story could be very predictable, but with its plots twists, and the theme that follows the saying be careful when you go hunting for monster not to become one yourself gives it originality. It has some mind blowing stunts that create tension, and if you watch the film Ronin you see where they got the car chase idea from. In all this film gives a feeling of being involved in events that go too fast, too dangerous, and too twisted. Its shows what happens to the heart when the individual becomes obsessed with what he seeks. Watch this one and love it.
    helpful•53
    16
    • mm-39
    • Dec 19, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 1986 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Att leva och dö i L.A.
    • Filming locations
      • 600 Mesquit Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • SLM Production Group
      • New Century Productions
      • United Artists
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,307,019
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,551,761
      • Nov 3, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,307,019
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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