William L. Petersen as Richard Chance in "To Live and Die in L.A." (1985) © MGM/UA Entertainment Co.
Petersen stars as Richard Chance..
This rare and original press kit photograph features William L. Petersen on-set at an airport, during the filming of Friedkin's classic thriller - "To Live and Die in L.A." (1985).
1. Amazon review of the soundtrack
“Director William Friedkin (THE EXORCIST, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) tapped Wang Chung, early '80s pop stars and video-darling duo, to provide the aural background for his underrated action thriller TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Those expecting drab synth-pop might be delighted by Wang Chung's compositional acumen. Alongside Wang Chung chestnuts such as "Wait", the soundtrack features music written especially for the film. The title track, a gripping mixture of chugging synths, morose strings, and crisp drums, proved to be a hit single. The album's lengthy set pieces are taut exercises in melodramatic electronics and bombastic big beats, as Wang Chung mirror the Sturm und Drang of the film's antiheroes and tense chases (of both actors and autos) in the mixing board. This soundtrack is just as enjoyable independent of the film, marking it as a successful work of audiovisual art." (reproduced from amazon.co.uk)..”
Internal Links_
- "To Live and Die in L.A." - Stunning 1985 press-kit promotional photograph.
External Links_
- "Films of Aberration, Obsession and Reality" - a book about Friedkin's career.
- The Number One William L. Petersen fan site!
Shopping_
- "To Live and Die in L.A." - Region 2 DVD edition
- "To Live and Die in L.A." - The original CD Soundtrack composed by Wang Chung
- See also: "Points on a Curve" - Classic CD album from the band.
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