top of page
Close
 

Log In
Email or User Name:
Password:

Forgot your password?
Log In
Register
Please register with Shopping.com.
Share your opinions and help others make informed buying decisions.Close
Email Address:
User Name:(4-14 characters.)
Password:(At least 7 characters, different than username.)
Verify password:
Verification code:

By clicking on the button below, you agree to the Shopping.com User Agreement and Privacy Policy.


Sign me up to receive Shopping.com's great deals and promotions.

Register
Thank You  for registering at Shopping.comClose
The confirmation message has been resent to your inbox.
 
Please check your email account below to activate your membership:


No email yet?
Forgot PasswordClose
Your temporary password has been resent to your inbox.
 
A temporary password has been sent to your email. Once you sign in, please visit your member profile page to change your password.

No email yet?

Please enter the email address you used to register your account. If you can't remember your email, please contact customer service at support@shopping.com.
Email Address:
Clicking on "Submit" will reset your password. A temporary password will be sent to the email you enter above.
Submit
 
Home Clothing Shoes Computers Electronics Shop Green At Home Health Kids Holiday  See all  
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Home

> Media > Movies

To Live and Die in L.A.

 
7 reviews
 
from $2.77 12 offers
  • Write a review
  • Share

  • New list has been created

    This product has been added to newly created

    Please enter a valid list name

    List already exists

    This product has already been saved to

    The product already exists in this list

    reached upper limit of 50 items. Please add the item to another list or create a new list

    This product has been added to List Name

    Save to List
    choose list or create new list

    Invalid List Name

    list name or choose list
    visible Public Private
    Save Cancel
To Live and Die in L.A.
 
 
 
 
 
Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store
J&R Music and Computer World
 
$4.99
See Total Price
Visit Store
 
Lowest Price!
Buy.com Marketplaces
 
$2.77
See Total Price
Visit Store
 
Featured Offer
Amazon Marketplace
 
$3.74
See Total Price
Visit Store
See All 12 Offers
Why are these offers here?
 

Product Description

 
When a notorious, highly sophisticated counterfeiter murders his partner, Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) launches a furious vendetta to capture the man responsible. But master counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe) is always just one step ahead of Chance in William Friedkin's thrilling, suspenseful crime drama. With violent shoot-outs and a turbulent chase scene reminiscent of Friedkin's own THE FRENCH CONNECTION, TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. broke with tradition by making the ostensible hero as morally reprehensible as the villain he pursues. Clashing with bureaucratic obstacles, Chance is forced to break the rules in order to procure cash for a sting operation, but the risks he takes snowball into an avalanche of violence and moral repercussions, leading to a morally ambiguous cul-de-sac from which there may be no return.
 
Back to top

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.0
 
Based on 7 reviews
01
02
23
34
25
 
Rating Distribution
Pros
  • No Pros Yet
Cons
  • No Cons Yet
It's Good For
  • No Uses Yet
Be the first to tag this product!
Recommendations to buy:
Yes
No
 
7
 
0
Product Reviews Read All Reviews »

Counterfeit Lives: To Live and Die in LA

Date of Review:  Apr 23, 2007
The Bottom Line: A very good modern day noir, it has been disrespected by film critics but redeemed by videophiles. Come for the grit, you'll stay for the action.
Review: To Live and Die in LA (1985)

A very dark, gritty look at undercover police work, the movie has proved to be more than many viewers can chew, just as the characters for the most part don't realize what they've gotten themselves into until...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  4.0

by: George_Chabot
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Gritty, high octane action, noir...
Cons
Don't come here if you aren't prepared...
 

A borderline-psychopathic "lawman" taking down a full-fledged psychopathic artist/villain

Date of Review:  Feb 21, 2007
The Bottom Line: 3.49 stars for this visceral "guy movie" with a preposterous plot, clunky dialogue, and some bravura chases
Review: The insightful things that William Friedkin (Cruising, the Exorcist) said in "Decade Under the Influence" stimulated me to watch his 1985 adaptation with former U. S. Army Intelligence Special Agent Gerald Petievich of Petievich's novel To Live and...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  3.0

by: Stephen_Murray
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
John Turturo, chases
Cons
pace sometimes slows, allowing...
 

You're Beautiful! (Lean N' Mean 3 W/O )

Date of Review:  Dec 1, 2004
The Bottom Line: 80's action film that's stood the test of time.
Review: Write off detalils here:
http://www.epinions.com/content_4149256324

If you watch this film's trailer, you'd immediately get the sense of a fast lane action buddy cop film replete with car chases and gun action, with the strong 80's...
Was this review helpful?       |   

Read full review » 

Please let us know what kind of issue this is:
Profanity
Wrong product *
Spam
Duplicate *
Copyright violation *
Not a product review
Other

Comments:
(required for issues marked with a *)

 Max. 1000 characters

Submit
Cancel
  5.0

by: sadgit
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
morally ambiguous, brilliant acting and...
Cons
the odd one liner, the last three...
 
 
Back to top

People Who Shopped For This Also Shopped For...

Back to top
 

Product Details and Features

Key Information
Directors William Friedkin
Stars William L. Petersen
Actors John Turturro
Genre Action/Adventure
Subgenre Recommended • Spies • Cops • Revenge • Thriller
MPAA Rating R (MPAA)
Available Formats VHS
UPC 028485151239
Release Date 1985
Running Time 1hr 54min

Languages
Original Language English

DVD Editions
  Format: DVD: Canadian; Special Edition
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (March 08, 2005)
UPC: 027616918987

VHS Editions
  Format: VHS , 1hr 54min
Release Company: Artisan Entertainment
UPC: 028485151239

Professional Reviews
  (12/05/2003, p.76, Mike Flaherty): "...Vibrant....It's a kick to watch a lanky, fresh-faced Petersen..."

Quotes from the Movie
  "Why are you running?"--John Vukovich (John Pankow)
"Because you're chasing me!"--Criminal
 
Back to top

Available At

See Total Price

Smart Buy! Lowest price from a Trusted Store

J&R Music and Computer World
 
4,147 reviews
Trusted
Visit Store
$4.99
See Total Price
Details
Format: DVD: Special Edition, To Live and Die in L.A.
Stock Availability   In stock
Base Price $4.99
Tax
Calculate Tax
Shipping $2.95
Total See Total Price
Payment
Options


More about J&R Music and Computer World

Lowest Price!

Buy.com Marketplaces
 
3,414 reviews
Trusted
Visit Store
$2.77
See Total Price
Details
Format: DVD: Special Edition, To Live and Die in L.A.
In director William Friedkin s supercharged thriller, William L. Petersen plays a hot dog special agent of the Secret Service who s out to arrest and convict an arrogant counterfeiter (Willem Dafoe) who has eluded the law for years and who flaunts his success. Dafoe has been asking for a down payment on a sale of bogus bills, but the amount is larger than the secret agent can authorize Petersen, undercover, to pay to entrap Dafoe in a sting operation. Petersen is forced to set up a dangerous plan to steal the advance money from another crook (John Turturro) and use it to buy bogus bills and bust the counterfeiter. As the film winds to its dark and exciting resolution, the distinction between the pursuing law enforcers and the pursued criminals will continue to blur.
Stock Availability   Stock info not available
Base Price $2.77
Tax
Calculate Tax
Shipping $2.95
Total See Total Price
Payment
Options


More about Buy.com Marketplaces

Featured Offer

Amazon Marketplace
 
170 reviews
Trusted
Visit Store
$3.74
See Total Price
Details Store Note: Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!
Format: DVD: Special Edition, To Live and Die in L.A.
Release Date: 2003-12-02, Rating R (Restricted),
Stock Availability   In stock
Base Price $3.74
Tax
Calculate Tax
Shipping $2.98
Total See Total Price
Payment
Options


More about Amazon Marketplace
Store Note:  Fantastic prices with ease & comfort of Amazon.com!
See All 12 Offers
Back to top
Switch to: Reviews | Compare Prices Overview
 
Sponsored Listings

Buy Movies

Need A Good Gift On A Tight Budget? Find Gifts In Your Price Range Now!
Bing.com/cashback

Buy DVDs Online

Great Prices & Huge Selection Free Shipping w/Coupon - 'GiftShip'
www.FamilyVideo.com/DVDs

Cheap DVDs For Sale

Huge Inventory Of Discount Movies. Save $5 & Get Free Shipping Now!
www.HotMovieSale.com

Videos And Live

Huge selection of Videos And Live items.
Yahoo.com

Live Videos Online

Live videos online Information Get Better Results on Ask!
www.Ask.com
Advertisement

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. Sales taxes are estimated at the zip code level. Shipping costs are estimates. Please check store for exact shipping costs. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

 
Certain supplemental information provided by Muze Logo
© 1948-2009 Muze, Inc. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Book covers reprinted by permission of barnesandnoble.com llc.
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Site Index - Movies
Top Searches - Movies
 
advertisement
 
What are you shopping for? See your recent searches
 
Share your feedback
 

Home | About Shopping.com | Merchant Directory | Site Index | Top Searches

Shopping.com France France Shopping.com Germany Germany Shopping.com UK United Kingdom Shopping.com Australia Australia Shopping.com USA USA

eBay | Free Classifieds | PayPal | Find Deals at Paypal | Apartments for Rent

Join our Merchant Program | Join our Partner Program | Advertise with Us | Jobs

Merchant Login | Help | User Agreement | Contact Us | Privacy |Workshop

Copyright © 2000-2009 Shopping.com