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1 November 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
The director of "The French Connection" is on the streets again! morePlot:
A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins moreUser Comments:
A Great, Little Known Gem! moreUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. July 7 | 8:00 PM | MAX | |||
| Sat. July 11 | 4:00 PM | MAX | |||
| Fri. July 17 | 6:00 PM | MAX | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| William Petersen | ... | Richard Chance (as William L. Petersen) | |
| Willem Dafoe | ... | Eric 'Rick' Masters | |
| John Pankow | ... | John Vukovich | |
| Debra Feuer | ... | Bianca Torres | |
| John Turturro | ... | Carl Cody | |
| Darlanne Fluegel | ... | Ruth Lanier | |
| Dean Stockwell | ... | Bob Grimes | |
| Steve James | ... | Jeff Rice | |
| Robert Downey Sr. | ... | Thomas Bateman (as Robert Downey) | |
| Michael Greene | ... | Jim Hart | |
| Christopher Allport | ... | Max Waxman | |
| Jack Hoar | ... | Jack | |
| Valentin de Vargas | ... | Judge Filo Cedillo (as Val DeVargas) | |
| Dwier Brown | ... | Doctor | |
| Michael Chong | ... | Thomas Ling |
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116 min | Germany:101 min (TV version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Finland:K-16 (cut) | Finland:K-18 (uncut) | Iceland:16 | Argentina:18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | Singapore:M18 | USA:R (certificate #27848) | Australia:R | France:-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | West Germany:16 | Norway:18 (video premiere) (1987) | Norway:(Banned) (1986-2003) (cinema release)Fun Stuff
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The prison scenes were shot in the San Luis Obispo Penitentiary and real prison inmates were used as extras. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When the truck jackknifes during the chase, you can see a tow truck in the left of the frame pulling the back of the trailer. moreQuotes:
Bob Grimes: [to Vukovich] Because I represent Masters, I can't get deeply involved in your case, if you see what I mean. moreSoundtrack:
Cold Day in Hell moreFAQ
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There are 'Cop films'. 'Buddy' films and 'Partner' films. This one is definitely in the 'Partner' category. With the same kind of magic that Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider shared in Freidken's 'The French Connection'... I just picked up and watched 'To Live And Die In L.A.' on DVD and had my socks knocked off for the umpteenth time!... Those expecting a standard, cookie cutter 'Cops & Robbers' film should go elsewhere. Friedken pulled out all the stops on this one! Taking a small budget and a clutch of then No-Name actors. Planting them in the sections of L.A. no one ever sees. And allowed them free rein to improvise, romp and play. And then, create some of their best work!.. William Petersen plays Secret Service Agent Rick Chance. Who hunts Artists/Conterfeiter/Con, Eric Masters. Played with clever, evil glee by Willem Dafoe, with a passion just short of Psychosis... The segments showing Dafoe making 'Funny Money' are as detailed and astounding as the scenes of him violently tidying up loose ends!... Toss in great location shots. A few startling chases. And a 'conscience' for Petersen, played by John Pankow as John Vukovich. A three-piece, by-the-book agent. Who follows his partner through the Counterfiet World of assorted crime, mayhem, and dirty deals. Into Dante's Inferno. Only to fully evolve in the last fifteen minutes of the film. That must be seen to believe!...