L.A. Takedown Filming Locations

L.A. Takedown filming locations

Where was L.A. Takedown filmed? L.A. Takedown was filmed in 22 locations across United States in the following places:

L.A. Takedown Filming Locations

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L.A. Takedown (1989)
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: 6.0
Release year: 1989
IMDB: tt0097700
Plot summary

Tough Los Angeles cop Vincent Hanna takes on a gang of professional bank robbers led by the precise, enigmatic Patrick McLaren.

Genres
Action
Crime
Drama
Cast
Scott Plank
Alex McArthur
Michael Rooker
Ely Pouget
Directors
Michael Mann
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L.A. Takedown filming locations