Cruising (1980)
Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer.
Director: William Friedkin · Writer: William Friedkin
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 gay S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
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Trailer
Director
William Friedkin
Cast
Al Pacino
Steve Burns 
Paul Sorvino
Capt. Edelson 
Karen Allen
Nancy Gates 
Richard Cox
Stuart Richards 
Don Scardino
Ted Bailey 
Joe Spinell
Patrolman DiSimone 
Jay Acovone
Skip Lee 
Gene Davis
DaVinci 
Randy Jurgensen
Det. Lefransky 
Barton Heyman
Dr. Rifkin 
Arnaldo Santana
Loren Lukas 
Larry Atlas
Eric Rossman User Reviews (1)
Cruising has Al Pacino early in his career taking bold risks, and that alone highlights why he’s considered one of the best actors of all time. He was willing to go places in 1980 that most stars wouldn’t touch, stepping into subject matter that was still largely unexplored on screen. Even when it doesn’t work perfectly, that commitment is admirable. The film’s production was famously delayed by protests, yet it still premiered on February 8, 1980, before hitting theaters nationwide on February 15. The backlash didn’t stop there. Protests followed the film into its release, and criticism came immediately. Even so, Cruising finished as the 36th highest-grossing movie of the year, pulling in $19.8 million at the box office. With a cast like this, it’s easy to see why audiences showed up. Full review on Substack... Stay Tuned for the 150 Movies of 1980 Guide
