Anno di produzione: 1980

Stato del film: Catalogo

Paese d'origine: USA
Location del set: New York City, New York, USA
Versioni alternative: - UK video versions have been edited to remove scenes of sexual violence, but the uncut version has been shown on pay TV (Sky).
Genere: Crime Drama Thriller
Lingue: English
Plot: CRUISING is the fictional account of a series of gruesome killings in modern day New York City. Steve Burns, a "beat" officer still wet behind the ears, is recruited by Captain Edelson of the NYPD Homicide Unit to go undercover in search of the perpetrator. The victims in these killings are all homosexual men known to frequent "Leather," S&M (Sadism and Masochism), and B&D (Bondage and Dominance) clubs so Burns, in "deep cover," must mascarade as gay in order to attract the killer. He fits the victims' profiles: dark hair, dark complexion, dark eyes. CRUISING tells the story of his adventures and misadventures in this small subculture of gay society as he searches for the killer. A serial killer brutally slays and dismembers several gay men in San Francisco's S&M and leather districts. The young police officer Steve Burns is sent undercover onto the streets as decoy for the murderer. Working almost completely isolated from his department, he has to learn and practice the complex rules and signals of this little society. While barely seeing his girlfriend Nancy anymore, the work starts changing him.
Colonna sonora: - "Heat Of The Moment" Performed by Willy DeVille Words & Music by Willy DeVille Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Loneliness" Performed by The Cripples Words & Music by Shawn O'Brien, Robert Lusson and John Baer Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Spy Boy" Performed by John Hiatt Words & Music by John Hiatt Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "When I Close My Eyes I See Blood" Performed by Madelynn Von Ritz Words & Music by Phil Lee Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Lump" Performed by Mutiny Words & Music by Jerome Brailey Produced by Jerome Brailey - "Shakedown" Performed by Rough Trade Words by Carole Pope, Music by Kevin Staples Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Pullin' My String" Performed by Willy DeVille Words & Music by Willy DeVille Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Lions Share" Performed by the Germs Written by Darby Crash and Pat Smear Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "Hypnotize" Performed by The Cripples Words & Music by Shawn O'Brien & Robert Lusson Produced by Jack Nitzsche - "It's So Easy" Performed by Willy DeVille Words & Music by Willy DeVille Produced by Jack Nitzsche - Original Soundtrack Recording released on Lorimar/Columbia (CBS) Records, 1980 (JC-36410)
Visti censura internazionale: Norway:18 Sweden:15 USA:R UK:18 France:-16
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