Cruising(1980)
“Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer.”
Overview
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
Director
William Friedkin
Studio
Jerry Weintraub Productions
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Steve Burns
Paul Sorvino
as Capt. Edelson
Karen Allen
as Nancy Gates
Richard Cox
as Stuart Richards
Don Scardino
as Ted Bailey
Joe Spinell
as Patrolman DiSimone
Jay Acovone
as Skip Lee
Gene Davis
as DaVinci
Randy Jurgensen
as Det. Lefransky
Barton Heyman
as Dr. Rifkin
Arnaldo Santana
as Loren Lukas
Larry Atlas
as Eric Rossman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Jerry Weintraub Productions • CiP - Europäische Treuhand • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cruising?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cruising (1980).
What is Cruising about?▼
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
Who directed Cruising?▼
Cruising was directed by William Friedkin and released in 1980. It is a crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Cruising?▼
Cruising has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Cruising?▼
The cast of Cruising includes Al Pacino as Steve Burns, Paul Sorvino as Capt. Edelson, Karen Allen as Nancy Gates, Richard Cox as Stuart Richards, Don Scardino as Ted Bailey and more.
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