CRUISING | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Arrow Films
CRIME | DRAMA | MYSTERY | THRILLER
Al Pacino stars in this crime thriller directed by William Friedkin. When it becomes apparent that there is a serial killer at work in New York City targeting gay men, Captain Edelson (Paul Sorvino) asks young police officer Steve Burns (Pacino) to go undercover and attempt to identify the killer. Burns, who is similar in appearance to the victims, hopes that this will serve to advance his career and accepts the assignment. However, the case soon begins to take a toll on him and affects his relationship with his girlfriend Nancy (Karen Allen). Will he catch the killer before he loses himself completely?
| Year | 1980 |
| Certificate | Rated BBFC: 18 |
| Runtime | 96 mins |
| Director | William Friedkin |
| Starring | Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, Don Scardino, Joe Spinell, Jay Acovone, Randy Jurgensen, Barton Heyman, Gene Davis |
| Studio | Arrow Films |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Release Date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Country of Release | United Kingdom |
| Discs | 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc 1 x Blu-ray Disc |
| Region | 4K Blu-ray: Region free |
| Video | Codec: HEVC / H.265 (89.48 Mbps) Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 |
| Audio | English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit) |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English SDH |
| Packaging | Slipbox Reversible cover Booklet Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included |
| Barcode | 5027035027340 |
Special Features
4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition | Region Free | 2 discs | Brand new 4K restoration from original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films | Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) | Original lossless English mono, 2.0 stereo, and 5.1 audio | Optional English subtitles | Reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Sister Hyde | Double-sided poster | 120-page perfect-bound collector's book featuring Village Voice and New York Times articles, essays from the film's extras cast, an introduction by William Friedkin, and an archival interview with Al Pacino
Two archive audio commentaries by director William Friedkin: one solo, one moderated by critic Mark Kermode
Brand new audio commentary featuring original musicians involved with the soundtrack
I Want to Be the Curator – new interview with actress Karen Allen
Walking the Line – new interview with actor and former police detective Randy Jurgensen
Cut Offs – interview with editor Bud S. Smith
Who's That Guy? – interview with actor Jay Acovone
BeyondFest 2022 Q&A with William Friedkin at the American Cinematheque
Exorcizing Cruising – archival featurette on the controversy surrounding the film and its legacy
Deleted scenes
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