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Cruising

"Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer."

February 15, 1980 1h 42m 6.6/10 (598 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Cruising is a crime/mystery film. directed by William Friedkin.

Starring Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, and Karen Allen

Synopsis

When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, young rookie Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 15, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
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User Rating 6.6/10 Good (598 votes)
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Budget $11M Production budget
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Box Office $19.8M 1.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$11,000,000
Revenue
$19,814,523

Production Companies

  • Jerry Weintraub Productions
  • CiP - Europรคische Treuhand
  • Lorimar Motion Pictures

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

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, young rookie Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out ...

Who directed Cruising?

Cruising was directed by William Friedkin.

How long is Cruising?

Cruising has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Cruising released?

Cruising was released on February 15, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cruising?

The main cast of Cruising includes Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, Don Scardino.

Is Cruising worth watching?

Cruising has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 598 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.