Throwback To When An Al Pacino Movie Sparked Major Outrage Across The US ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )
When it comes to unconventional movies, many would assume today’s films push the boundaries like never before, but truth be told, even the most controversial modern movies seem tame compared to some of the audacious releases from the ’80s. Don’t believe me? Take the prime example of Cruising, a thriller starring Al Pacino that not only dove headfirst into a dark and unexplored subculture but also left audiences stunned with its graphic and boundary-pushing content.
Cruising: A Plot That Raised Eyebrows
In the movie, Al Pacino takes on the role of a cop sent undercover into New York’s gay leather scene to track down a serial killer, a premise that alone raised eyebrows. However, the film’s most jaw-dropping moment comes during a murder sequence, where, for a few frames,...
When it comes to unconventional movies, many would assume today’s films push the boundaries like never before, but truth be told, even the most controversial modern movies seem tame compared to some of the audacious releases from the ’80s. Don’t believe me? Take the prime example of Cruising, a thriller starring Al Pacino that not only dove headfirst into a dark and unexplored subculture but also left audiences stunned with its graphic and boundary-pushing content.
Cruising: A Plot That Raised Eyebrows
In the movie, Al Pacino takes on the role of a cop sent undercover into New York’s gay leather scene to track down a serial killer, a premise that alone raised eyebrows. However, the film’s most jaw-dropping moment comes during a murder sequence, where, for a few frames,...
- 2/16/2025
- by Arunava Chakrabarty
- KoiMoi
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