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Cruising

6.55

Good

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description Cruising Overview

Cruising, directed by William Friedkin, centers on a New York Police Department detective investigating a series of murders targeting gay men within the city’s leather scene. The film is based on Gerald Walker's novel and utilizes the double meaning of "cruising" to explore themes of police investigation and male attraction. It was produced as an international collaboration between West Germany and the United States.

info Cruising Specifications

Country	West Germany
Year	1980

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What is Cruising?

Cruising, directed by William Friedkin, centers on a New York Police Department detective investigating a series of murders targeting gay men within the city’s leather scene. The film is based on Gerald Walker's novel and utilizes the double meaning of "cruising" to explore themes of police investigation and male attraction. It was produced as an international collaboration between West Germany and the United States.

How good is Cruising?

Cruising scores 6.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Crime Movie category.

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