To Live and Die in L.A. - (Friedkin;1985;USA) - ***
After his partner is killed by a counterfeiter, a cop sets out to catch him.
At times this is a great film while at others it gets sour. Had the sour moments been better I would've added another half star. The soundtrack is mediocre as well as some acting although Dafoe shines in his scenes. The car chase is superior to The French Connection's chase. The French Connection itself is a highly superior film that is more gritty, well made, and has better acting.