To Live and Die in L.A.

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Theatrical Release Date:

11/01/2002

DVD Release Date:

12/02/2003

Run Time:

114min.

Starring:

William L. Petersen , Willem Dafoe , John Pankow , Debra Feuer , John Turturro

Director(s):

William Friedkin

Distributor(s):

UA Ent.

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Drama,Thriller

Plot: William Friedkin's crime thriller, based on a book by U.S. Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, concerns an arrogant Secret Service official who wants to get his man at any price. Read More

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