Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
Synopsis
The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). It follows cast, crew and the director several years after the film sharing their experiences while working on the project, also including footage from the shooting, and they discuss in detail the conception of the most spectacular scenes filmed there and also the great debate about the different endings developed for the film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Arick
- Original Score
- Darren Costin
- Original Title
- Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- MGM Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Arick
Darren Costin
Glenn Erickson
Michael Arick
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Arick
Director
Michael Arick
Producer
Glenn Erickson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
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What is Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' about?
The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). It follows cast, crew and the director several years after the film sharing their experiences while working on the project, also including footage from the shooting, and they discuss in detail the conception of the most spectacular scenes filmed there and also the great debate about the different endings developed for the film.
Who directed Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'?
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' was directed by Michael Arick.
Who stars in Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'?
The principal cast of Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' includes William Friedkin, William L. Petersen, John Pankow, Bud S. Smith, Willem Dafoe.
When was Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' released and how long is it?
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' was composed by Darren Costin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'?
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).