FILMCCruising1980
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Cruising
LGBTQ film with a runtime of 106 minutes, released in 1980. Presented in English.
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New York City detective Steve Burns Al Pacino receives orders from Captain Edelson Paul Sorvino to solve a series of brutal murders in the gay community. Steve scours the gay bars that caters to same-sex sadomasochism in a desperate attempt to solve the crime. As he infiltrates the scene, he slowly comes loose from the moorings of his own reality, and an innocent victim is tortured by the cops in an effort to exact a confession. The story is based on actual murders that took place between 1962 and 1979. The film gained considerable publicity because of the controversial subject matter while censor argued between an X and R rating for the feature.
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How long is Cruising?
Cruising runs for 1h 46m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under LGBTQ, mystery & suspense, filmed on location, police.
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