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- Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by William Friedkin. It is an outstanding commentary -- like all commentaries Mr. Friedkin has done over the years -- that addresses numerous areas of the production history of To Live and Die in L.A.. For example, there are some very interesting comments about the casting of William Petersen and how a lot of scenes were essentially improvised to capture raw feelings and emotions. Also, there is information about several locations in L.A. where key sequences were shot and some challenges that had to be overcome, the ambience and tone of the film, and the stylish '80s soundtrack.
- Taking a Chance - in this archival program, William Petersen discusses in great detail how he was approached and consequently cast to play his character in To Live and Die in L.A., what it was like to interact and work with William Friedkin in L.A., his interactions with John Pankow (with some hilarious comments about the filming of the wild chase footage), the presence and personality of L.A. in the film and how both were managed by Friedkin, etc. An outstanding program that was produced by the folks at Shout Factory for this Collector's Edition of To Live and Die in L.A.. In English, not subtitled. (21 min).
- Rennaisance Woman in L.A. - in this archival program, Debra Feuer recalls how she was cast to play her character (the initial plan was for her to be a bisexual mulato), the filming of specific sequences and her character's presence in them, William Friedkin's directing methods, etc. The program was produced by Shout Factory. In English, not subtitled. (15 min).
- Doctor for a Day - in this archival program, Dwier Brown recalls how he landed his small part in To Live and Die in L.A. and what it was like to work with an Oscar-winning director like William Friedkin. There are some particularly interesting comments about Friedkin's willingness to let actors improvise before the camera. The program was produced by Shout Factory. In English, not subtitled. (9 min).
- So in Phase - in this archival program, the British duo Wang Chung explain how they entered the film business and recall their initial interactions with William Friedkin and the type of music he desired for To Live and Die in L.A. The program was produced by Shout Factory. In English, not subtitled. (13 min).
- Wrong Way - in this archival program, stunt coordinator Buddy Joe Hooker discusses the intricate relationship between a stunt coordinator and a director and how the former is expected to meet the latter's expectation. There are some comments about how the nature of the stunt coordinator job evolved over the years. Mr. Hooker discusses in great detail his involvement with To Live and Die in L.A. as well. The program was produced by Shout Factory. In English, not subtitled. (36 min).
- Counterfeit World - this archival documentary takes a look at the production history of To Live in Die in L.A., its characters, and the unique depiction of L.A. in it. There are some very interesting comments about the novel by Gerald Petievich that inspired William Friedkin to make the film and similarities between cops and their targets. Included are clips from interviews with Friedkin, William Petersen, John Pankow, and co-producer/editor Bud Smith, among others. The documentary was produced by MGM. In English, not subtitled. (36 min).
- Deleted Scene and Alternate Ending - deleted scene with John Pankow and an alternate ending with comments by Pankow, William Friedkin, William Petersen, and Bud Smith. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a remastered U.S. trailer for To Live and Die in L.A. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Radio Spot - presented here is vintage U.S. TV spot for To Live and Die in L.A. In English, not subtitled. (1 min).
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