Review of Cruising (1980) by Yvan C — 04 Jul 2007

Saw this years ago... likely in 1980... still can't loose the images; Pacino is amazing; intense.

This review of Cruising (1980) was written by Yvan C on 04 Jul 2007.

Cruising has generally received mixed reviews.

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