Cruising

Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer.

19801h 42m6.6(655 votes)

CrimeMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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.

Cruising (1980) is a crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by William Friedkin. It stars Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, and Karen Allen. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 655 votes.

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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

Trailer

Is Cruising Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruising

Where can I watch Cruising?

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Who stars in Cruising?

Cruising stars Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, and Richard Cox, and was directed by William Friedkin.

How long is Cruising?

Cruising has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did Cruising come out?

Cruising was released in 1980.

What genre is Cruising?

Cruising is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.

Is Cruising worth watching?

Cruising holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.