"To Live and Die in L.A." is a 1985 neo-noir crime thriller film directed by William Friedkin and written by Gerald Petievich. The film stars William Petersen as Richard Chance, an agent with the United States Secret Service, who is investigating a counterfeiting ring. Willem Dafoe stars as Eric "Rick" Masters, the leader of the counterfeiting ring.
The film is dripping in 1980s pop culture in its use of fashion, music, and technology. The characters wear clothes that are typical of the 1980s, such as oversized jackets, neon colors, and big hair. The film's soundtrack features music by Wang Chung, Falco, and The Fixx, all of which were popular bands in the 1980s. The film also uses technology that was cutting-edge in the 1980s, such as car phones and computers.
The period esthetics of To Live and Die in L.A. create a gritty and realistic atmosphere. The film's depiction of Los Angeles is dark and seedy, and the characters are often flawed and morally ambiguous.
The film's action sequences are also top-notch, and they are staged with a level of realism that is often missing from action films. The car chase in particular is one of the most memorable in recent memory.
To Live and Die in LA is a classic, bring your parachute pants and Members Only jacket!
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