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William Friedkin's Cruising AKA Cruising (Blu-ray 4K) (1980)
Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer.Director: William Friedkin
Year of Copyright: 1980
Year of Production: 1979
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin, moderated by critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode (2019)
(2) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin (2007)
(3) Audio Commentary by original musicians involved with the soundtrack titled "There were cops, a dark bar… and Al Pacino" (2024)
"Heavy Leather" alternate musical score by Pentagram Home Video (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo)
"The Backroom" Cut, Alternate and Deleted Scenes:
- Deleted Scenes:
-- "Why Take the Job?" (0:56)
-- "Night Stick (illustrated, audio-only)" (3:35)
- "Phone Booth Scene - Additional Footage" (2:40)
- On-set Audio:
-- "A Piece of Work" 2018 interview with on-set sound mixer Kim Ornitz (10:38)
-- On-set Audio - Protesters (1:48)
-- On-set Audio - Club Scenes (0:33)
-- On-set Audio - Killer's Voice (0:21)
-- On-set Audio - Apartment Audio (1:29)
- Alternate Elements:
-- French Disclaimer Card (0:59)
-- French Credit Roll (4:02)
-- Spanish Disclaimer Card (0:37)
-- Alternate English End Credits (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction - Comparison (1:13)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2006 Restoration (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2018 Restoration (1:11)
- Censored Material:
-- Censored Scenes Reel 2a - Comparison (1:38)
-- Censored Scene Reel 2a - Complete (1:42)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Comparison (1:55)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Complete (2:11)
Archival Extras:
- "The History of Cruising" 2007 featurette looking at the film's origins and production (21:05)
- "Exorcising Cruising" 2007 archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy (22:31)
Trailers and Promotional Material:
- Trailers:
-- Teaser (1:13)
-- Theatrical Trailer (3:29)
- TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:13)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:34)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:32)
- Test TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:38)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:29)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:33)
-- 5 (0:34)
- TV Spot Optical Tests (2:35)
Photo Galleries:
- Promotional Items:
-- Argentina
-- Australia
-- Belgium
-- France
-- Germany
-- Greece
-- Iceland
-- Indonesia
-- Italy
-- Japan
-- Mexico
-- Spain
-- Thailand
-- UK
-- USA
-- Yugoslavia
- Key Art
- Musical Releases
- Jane Wechsler On-set Sketch Gallery
- Set Items Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
"I Want to Be the Curator" 2024 interview with actress Karen Allen (38:29)
"Walking the Line" 2024 interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen (71:13)
"Cut Offs" 2017 interview with editor Bud S. Smith (55:00)
"Who's That Guy?" 2017 interview with actor Jay Acovone (13:42)
"Pounding the Beat" 2017 interview with actor Mike Starr (46:57)
"Boy on the Bus" 2017 interview with actor Mark Zecca (37:30)
"Mineshaft Memories" archive interview with Wally Wallace, former manager of the Mineshaft (33:41)
"Breaking the Codes" 2024 visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray (13:02)
"Stop the Movie" 1980 short film capturing the Cruising protests (11:51; with optional audio commentary by director Jim Hubbard)
William Friedkin's BeyondFest 2022 Q&A at the American Cinematheque (41:10)
Production Stills (116 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Restored from the original 35mm camera negative and separate optical dupe materials. The original mono mix was recreated from the original DME tracks.
The 5.1 and 2.0 tracks were created for the 2007 DVD.
The "Heavy Leather" track is music-only, dialogue and effects are mute.
Comes in a slipcase with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sister Hyde and a 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. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin, moderated by critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode (2019)
(2) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin (2007)
(3) Audio Commentary by original musicians involved with the soundtrack titled "There were cops, a dark bar… and Al Pacino" (2024)
"Heavy Leather" alternate musical score by Pentagram Home Video (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo)
"The Backroom" Cut, Alternate and Deleted Scenes:
- Deleted Scenes:
-- "Why Take the Job?" (0:56)
-- "Night Stick (illustrated, audio-only)" (3:35)
- "Phone Booth Scene - Additional Footage" (2:40)
- On-set Audio:
-- "A Piece of Work" 2018 interview with on-set sound mixer Kim Ornitz (10:38)
-- On-set Audio - Protesters (1:48)
-- On-set Audio - Club Scenes (0:33)
-- On-set Audio - Killer's Voice (0:21)
-- On-set Audio - Apartment Audio (1:29)
- Alternate Elements:
-- French Disclaimer Card (0:59)
-- French Credit Roll (4:02)
-- Spanish Disclaimer Card (0:37)
-- Alternate English End Credits (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction - Comparison (1:13)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2006 Restoration (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2018 Restoration (1:11)
- Censored Material:
-- Censored Scenes Reel 2a - Comparison (1:38)
-- Censored Scene Reel 2a - Complete (1:42)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Comparison (1:55)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Complete (2:11)
Archival Extras:
- "The History of Cruising" 2007 featurette looking at the film's origins and production (21:05)
- "Exorcising Cruising" 2007 archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy (22:31)
Trailers and Promotional Material:
- Trailers:
-- Teaser (1:13)
-- Theatrical Trailer (3:29)
- TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:13)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:34)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:32)
- Test TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:38)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:29)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:33)
-- 5 (0:34)
- TV Spot Optical Tests (2:35)
Photo Galleries:
- Promotional Items:
-- Argentina
-- Australia
-- Belgium
-- France
-- Germany
-- Greece
-- Iceland
-- Indonesia
-- Italy
-- Japan
-- Mexico
-- Spain
-- Thailand
-- UK
-- USA
-- Yugoslavia
- Key Art
- Musical Releases
- Jane Wechsler On-set Sketch Gallery
- Set Items Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
"I Want to Be the Curator" 2024 interview with actress Karen Allen (38:29)
"Walking the Line" 2024 interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen (71:13)
"Cut Offs" 2017 interview with editor Bud S. Smith (55:00)
"Who's That Guy?" 2017 interview with actor Jay Acovone (13:42)
"Pounding the Beat" 2017 interview with actor Mike Starr (46:57)
"Boy on the Bus" 2017 interview with actor Mark Zecca (37:30)
"Mineshaft Memories" archive interview with Wally Wallace, former manager of the Mineshaft (33:41)
"Breaking the Codes" 2024 visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray (13:02)
"Stop the Movie" 1980 short film capturing the Cruising protests (11:51; with optional audio commentary by director Jim Hubbard)
William Friedkin's BeyondFest 2022 Q&A at the American Cinematheque (41:10)
Production Stills (116 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
-
HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Restored from the original 35mm camera negative and separate optical dupe materials. The original mono mix was recreated from the original DME tracks.
The 5.1 and 2.0 tracks were created for the 2007 DVD.
The "Heavy Leather" track is music-only, dialogue and effects are mute.
Comes in a slipcase with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sister Hyde and a 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. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film
(1) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin, moderated by critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode (2019)
(2) Audio Commentary by director William Friedkin (2007)
(3) Audio Commentary by original musicians involved with the soundtrack titled "There were cops, a dark bar… and Al Pacino" (2024)
"Heavy Leather" alternate musical score by Pentagram Home Video (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo)
"The Backroom" Cut, Alternate and Deleted Scenes:
- Deleted Scenes:
-- "Why Take the Job?" (0:56)
-- "Night Stick (illustrated, audio-only)" (3:35)
- "Phone Booth Scene - Additional Footage" (2:40)
- On-set Audio:
-- "A Piece of Work" 2018 interview with on-set sound mixer Kim Ornitz (10:38)
-- On-set Audio - Protesters (1:48)
-- On-set Audio - Club Scenes (0:33)
-- On-set Audio - Killer's Voice (0:21)
-- On-set Audio - Apartment Audio (1:29)
- Alternate Elements:
-- French Disclaimer Card (0:59)
-- French Credit Roll (4:02)
-- Spanish Disclaimer Card (0:37)
-- Alternate English End Credits (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction - Comparison (1:13)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2006 Restoration (1:09)
-- Alternate Introduction- 2018 Restoration (1:11)
- Censored Material:
-- Censored Scenes Reel 2a - Comparison (1:38)
-- Censored Scene Reel 2a - Complete (1:42)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Comparison (1:55)
-- Censored Scene Reel 3 - Complete (2:11)
Archival Extras:
- "The History of Cruising" 2007 featurette looking at the film's origins and production (21:05)
- "Exorcising Cruising" 2007 archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy (22:31)
Trailers and Promotional Material:
- Trailers:
-- Teaser (1:13)
-- Theatrical Trailer (3:29)
- TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:13)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:34)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:32)
- Test TV Spots (with "Play All" option; 2:38)
-- 1 (0:31)
-- 2 (0:29)
-- 3 (0:33)
-- 4 (0:33)
-- 5 (0:34)
- TV Spot Optical Tests (2:35)
Photo Galleries:
- Promotional Items:
-- Argentina
-- Australia
-- Belgium
-- France
-- Germany
-- Greece
-- Iceland
-- Indonesia
-- Italy
-- Japan
-- Mexico
-- Spain
-- Thailand
-- UK
-- USA
-- Yugoslavia
- Key Art
- Musical Releases
- Jane Wechsler On-set Sketch Gallery
- Set Items Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
"I Want to Be the Curator" 2024 interview with actress Karen Allen (38:29)
"Walking the Line" 2024 interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen (71:13)
"Cut Offs" 2017 interview with editor Bud S. Smith (55:00)
"Who's That Guy?" 2017 interview with actor Jay Acovone (13:42)
"Pounding the Beat" 2017 interview with actor Mike Starr (46:57)
"Boy on the Bus" 2017 interview with actor Mark Zecca (37:30)
"Mineshaft Memories" archive interview with Wally Wallace, former manager of the Mineshaft (33:41)
"Breaking the Codes" 2024 visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray (13:02)
"Stop the Movie" 1980 short film capturing the Cruising protests (11:51; with optional audio commentary by director Jim Hubbard)
William Friedkin's BeyondFest 2022 Q&A at the American Cinematheque (41:10)
Production Stills (116 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
-
HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Restored from the original 35mm camera negative and separate optical dupe materials. The original mono mix was recreated from the original DME tracks.
The 5.1 and 2.0 tracks were created for the 2007 DVD.
The "Heavy Leather" track is music-only, dialogue and effects are mute.
Comes in a slipcase with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sister Hyde and a 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. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Identical specs.
GENERAL NOTES:
A controversial film upon release with the MPAA, a number of different variant cuts have turned up on video. The 2007 DVD featured alterations including trims, grading, and digital effects supervised by the director. Some of these alterations were carried over to the 2019 Blu-ray version along with the restoration of some footage.
Differences between the Blu-ray and DVD can be found discussed HERE. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Arrow Films - No cuts - original theatrical version (101:53)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts - original theatrical version (101:53)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - original theatrical version (101:53)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 28/01/25
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 29/01/25UPDATE LOG:
28/01/25 : Initial entry.
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