L.A. Takedown
“If you thought Miami was rough, you haven't worked the streets of L.A.”
Synopsis
The tale of two skilled professionals--one a cop, the other a criminal--who aren't as different as they think. Vincent Hanna is an intense cop on the trail of ruthless armed robber Patrick McLaren. After a botched heist, the two men confront each via a full scale battle on the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
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L A Takedown Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-20
Top Cast
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Scott Plank
Vincent Hanna
Alex McArthur
Patrick McLaren
Michael Rooker
Bosko
Ely Pouget
Lillian Hanna
Vincent Guastaferro
Michael Cerrito
Richard Chaves
Lou Casals
Victor Rivers
Detective Arriaga
Laura Harrington
Eady
Daniel Baldwin
Bobby Schwartz
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Mustafa Jackson
R. D. Call
Harry Dieter
Peter Dobson
Chris Sheherlis
John Santucci
Joe Cusomano
Xander Berkeley
Waingro
Juan Fernández
Harvey Torena
Tony Xauet
Cezar Kelso
Sam J. Jones
Jimmy
J.W. Smith
Witness Talking to Hanna
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mann
- Original Score
- Tim Truman
- Original Title
- L.A. Takedown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- World International Network, Ajar Inc., Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Movies Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mann
Michael Mann
Tim Truman
Ronald Víctor García
Dov Hoenig
Patrick Markey, Michael Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mann
Director
Michael Mann
Writer
Patricia Field
Costume Design
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Patrick Markey
Producer
Dean Taucher
Production Design
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Tim Truman
Original Music Composer
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About L.A. Takedown
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What is L.A. Takedown about?
The tale of two skilled professionals--one a cop, the other a criminal--who aren't as different as they think. Vincent Hanna is an intense cop on the trail of ruthless armed robber Patrick McLaren. After a botched heist, the two men confront each via a full scale battle on the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
Who directed L.A. Takedown?
L.A. Takedown was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in L.A. Takedown?
The principal cast of L.A. Takedown includes Scott Plank, Alex McArthur, Michael Rooker, Ely Pouget, Vincent Guastaferro.
When was L.A. Takedown released and how long is it?
L.A. Takedown was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for L.A. Takedown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L.A. Takedown was composed by Tim Truman.