To Live and Die in L.A.(1985)
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.
Movie: To Live and Die in L.A.
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Chance
Rick Masters
John Vukovich
Bianca Torres
Carl Cody
Bob Grimes
Ruth Lanier
Jim Hart
Jeff Rice
Thomas Bateman
Video Trailer To Live and Die in L.A.
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Airport Chase Scene
Filming The Airport Scene
Filming The Car Chase
High-Speed Car Chase Scene
Making Counterfeit Money
Why We Love It
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Official Trailer - Trailer
Airport Chase Scene - Clip
Filming The Airport Scene - Featurette
Filming The Car Chase - Featurette
High-Speed Car Chase Scene - Clip
Making Counterfeit Money - Clip
Why We Love It - Featurette
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