Legendary director William Friedkin brings together Al Pacino, the 1970s New York gay scene, and a searing punk-rock soundtrack in Cruising 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition, a one-of-a-kind serial killer thriller finally restored to its long-unavailable original theatrical version in 4K.
New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic killer who is targeting patrons of the city’s underground gay scene. Rookie cop Steve Burns (Pacino) is tasked with going undercover, infiltrating the S&M subculture to lure the murderer out of hiding. But as he delves deeper into this world, Steve begins to lose his sense of self—and perhaps his sanity.
Taking its premise and title from Gerald Walker’s novel, Cruising 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition remains as provocative and daring as ever. With a haunting lead performance by Pacino and hours of brand-new bonus content, including never-before-seen archival material, this definitive release brings Friedkin’s controversial masterpiece back into the light like never before.
Cruising [Limited Edition] [4K Ultra HD]
2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
• Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films
• 120-page perfect-bound collector’s book featuring articles from The Village Voice and The New York Times, essays from the film’s extras cast, an introduction from William Friedkin, and an archive interview with Al Pacino
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sister HydeDISC ONE – FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD)
• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original lossless English mono audio, 2.0 stereo, and 5.1
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Two archive audio commentaries by director William Friedkin, one solo and one moderated by critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode
• Brand new commentary featuring original musicians involved with the soundtrack
• I Want to Be the Curator, a brand-new interview with actress Karen Allen
• Deleted scenes and alternative footage
• On-set audio featuring the club scenes and protest coverage
• Censored material reels
• Theatrical trailer, teasers, and TV spotsDISC TWO – EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
• Walking the Line, a brand-new interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen
• Cut Offs, an interview with editor Bud S. Smith
• Who’s That Guy?, an interview with actor Jay Acovone
• Pounding the Beat, an interview with actor Mike Starr
• Boy on the Bus, an interview with actor Mark Zecca
• Mineshaft Memories, an archive interview with Wally Wallace, former manager of the Mineshaft
• Breaking the Codes, a brand-new visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray
• Stop the Movie, a short film by Jim Hubbard capturing the Cruising protests
• The History of Cruising, an archival featurette looking at the film’s origins and production
• Exorcising Cruising, an archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy
• William Friedkin’s BeyondFest 2022 Q&A at the American Cinematheque
• Extensive image gallery featuring international promotional material, on-set sketches, and more