

L.A. Takedown
1989-08-27 · 94 min · ★ 5.4
The tale of two skilled professionals--one a cop, the other a criminal--who aren't as different as they think. Vincent Hanna is an intense cop on the trail of ruthless armed robber Patrick McLaren. After a botched heist, the two men confront each via a full scale battle on the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
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- Directors
- Michael Mann
- Production companies
- World International Network, Ajar Inc., Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Movies Film Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Scott PlankVincent Hanna
Alex McArthurPatrick McLaren
Michael RookerBosko
Ely PougetLillian Hanna
Vincent GuastaferroMichael Cerrito
Richard ChavesLou Casals
Victor RiversDetective Arriaga
Laura HarringtonEady
Daniel BaldwinBobby Schwartz
Clarence Gilyard Jr.Mustafa Jackson
R. D. CallHarry Dieter
Peter DobsonChris Sheherlis
John SantucciJoe Cusomano
Xander BerkeleyWaingro
Juan FernándezHarvey Torena
Sam J. JonesJimmy
J.W. SmithWitness Talking to Hanna
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaHugh BennyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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