Cruising is a 1980 psychological thriller film directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino. The film is loosely based on the novel of the same name, by New York Times reporter Gerald Walker, about a serial killer targeting gay men, in particular those associated with the S&M scene.
Poorly reviewed by critics, Cruising was a modest financial success, though the filming and promotion were dogged by gay rights protesters. The title is a play on words with a dual meaning, as "cruising" can describe police officers on patrol and also cruising for sex.
Original film poster
Poorly reviewed by critics, Cruising was a modest financial success, though the filming and promotion were dogged by gay rights protesters. The title is a play on words with a dual meaning, as "cruising" can describe police officers on patrol and also cruising for sex.
| Directed by | William Friedkin |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Jerry Weintraub |
| Written by | William Friedkin |
| Starring | Al Pacino Paul Sorvino Karen Allen Richard Cox Don Scardino |
| Music by | Jack Nitzsche |
| Cinematography | James A. Contner |
| Editing by | Bud S. Smith |
| Distributed by | Lorimar Productions / United Artists (theatrical release) Warner Bros. (DVD release) |
| Release date(s) | February 8, 1980 |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $19,798,718 |
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