Like The French Connection's stylish cousin, To Live and Die in L.A. blurs who's a cop and a criminal.
An action thriller Neo-noir, the movie boasts a thrilling car chase and features the grind, scheming, and sex appeal of 1980s Los Angeles.
Director William Friedkin considered it one of his top works, and I and many others toss it in the mix for the very best movies of the 1980s.
In this episode, we'll discuss what this film glues together: a bit of Robby Müller and crew's cinematography; Wang Chung's synth soundtrack; performances from actors like Willem Dafoe and William Peterson; and, of course, that ending.
I also share some fun facts about the making of the movie and discuss its lasting legacy.
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