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LAist Presents 'To Live and Die In LA'

Sunday, August 25, 2024 7:00 PM
  • The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
General Admission: $15; Members: $10
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A man wearing a black leather jacket points a pistol toward the camera in a movie still from the film "To Live And Die In LA."
(Park Circus via American Cinematheque)

How To LA's Victoria Alejandro, who produced the podcast's "Revival House" series on L.A.'s indie movie theaters, introduces this 1985 classic at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood as part of American Cinematheque's "Friend of the Fest" lineup.

From American Cinematheque: When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William L. Petersen) vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe). Along with his new, straitlaced partner, John Vukovich (John Pankow), Chance sets up a scheme to entrap Masters, resulting in the accidental death of an undercover officer. As Chance’s desire for justice becomes an obsession, Vukovich questions the lawless methods he employs.