Cruising 1980

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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.

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

Director:

William Friedkin

Writer:

William Friedkin, Gerald Walker

Genres:

Crime,Mystery,Thriller

Release Date:

1980 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Cruising

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Sonny Grosso

as Det. Blasio

Ed O'Neill

as Det. Schreiber

Michael Aronin

as Det. Davis

James Remar

as Gregory

William Russ

as Paul Gaines

Mike Starr

as Patrolman Desher

Steve Inwood

as Martino

Keith Prentice

as Joey

Leland Starnes

as Jack Richards

Robert Pope

as DaVinci's Friend

Leo Burmester

as Water Sport

Bruce Levine

as Dancer

Charles Dunlap

as Three Card Monte

Powers Boothe

as Hankie Salesman

James Sutorius

as Jack (voice)

Richard Jamieson

as Spotter

Jimmie Ray Weeks

as Seller

David Winnie Hayes

as Bouncer

Carmine Stipo

as Bartender

James Hayden

as Cockpit Cake Man

Todd Winters

as Tugboat Mate

Kirsten Baker

as Jogger

Henry Judd Baker

as Tough Cop

Allan Miller

as Chief of Detectives

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