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L.A. Takedown

L.A. Takedown

If you thought Miami was rough, you haven't worked the streets of L.A.

1989 · 94 min · ★ 5.5 · Crime, Thriller, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Michael Mann · Written by Michael Mann

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