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Release Year2003
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorMichael Arick
WritersMichael Arick
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsCounterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
About Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.'
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.
Directed by Michael Arick, Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' leans on a strong ensemble — William Friedkin, William L. Petersen, John Pankow — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2003.
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