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Title: Cruising
Set in the West Village, the movie follows Pacino’s character as he dives into a hidden subculture to track down a killer. What begins as a murder mystery turns into something more psychological, raising questions about identity, violence, and obsession. Friedkin based parts of the story on articles written by Village Voice journalist Arthur Bell, who had criticized the film’s production.
Cruising received strong backlash when it was released, especially from activists who believed it misrepresented the gay community. Over time, though, it has developed a cult following and is now viewed by some as a bold and provocative piece of 1980s cinema. The 1980 film is available on blu ray and has been reassessed by critics in recent years.
If you're interested in films that push boundaries and reflect the gritty side of New York City during the era, Cruising 1980 is a movie that still sparks debate and analysis.
Cast: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, Don Scardino, Joe Spinell, Jay Acovone, Gene Davis, Randy Jurgensen, Barton Heyman, Arnaldo Santana, Larry Atlas, Sonny Grosso, Ed O'Neill, Michael Aronin, James Remar, William Russ, Mike Starr, Steve Inwood, Keith Prentice, Leland Starnes, Robert Pope, Leo Burmester, Bruce Levine, Charles Dunlap, Powers Boothe, James Sutorius, Richard Jamieson, Jimmie Ray Weeks, David Winnie Hayes, Carmine Stipo, James Hayden, Todd Winters, Kirsten Baker, Henry Judd Baker, Bob Duggan, Burr DeBenning, Allan Miller
Release: 1980-02-15
Runtime: 102
Plot: Cruising 1980 is a controversial thriller directed by William Friedkin, best known for The French Connection and The Exorcist. Based loosely on a novel by reporter Gerald Walker, the film stars Al Pacino as an undercover cop investigating a series of murders in New York’s leather bar scene.Set in the West Village, the movie follows Pacino’s character as he dives into a hidden subculture to track down a killer. What begins as a murder mystery turns into something more psychological, raising questions about identity, violence, and obsession. Friedkin based parts of the story on articles written by Village Voice journalist Arthur Bell, who had criticized the film’s production.
Cruising received strong backlash when it was released, especially from activists who believed it misrepresented the gay community. Over time, though, it has developed a cult following and is now viewed by some as a bold and provocative piece of 1980s cinema. The 1980 film is available on blu ray and has been reassessed by critics in recent years.
If you're interested in films that push boundaries and reflect the gritty side of New York City during the era, Cruising 1980 is a movie that still sparks debate and analysis.
