L.A. Vice

1989 1h 25m EN

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4.4

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★4.4TMDB · 8

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Synopsis

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Detective Jon Louroy Chance investigates a string of murders in Los Angeles and uncovers a ruthless kidnapping scheme.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Jon Chance
William Smith
Capt. Joe Wilkes
Jean Levine
Evelyn
Jastereo Coviare
Bear
R.J. Walker
Jenkins
Greg Allan Martin
Dawkins
Mark Dunlap
Mags
Don Nardini
Wills

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Merhi
Writers: Charles T. Kanganis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Jon Chance Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joseph Merhi, shot by F. Smith Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Gonzalez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steve Waller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and William Smith and Jean Levine carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0145038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Joseph Merhi directs. F. Smith Martin behind the camera. John Gonzalez scores. Steve Waller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Jon Chance Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Joseph Merhi, shot by F. Smith Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Gonzalez. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Steve Waller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and William Smith and Jean Levine carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0145038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.