Connections
Version of
Zhi fen shuang xiong (1990)
References
The French Connection (1971)
There is a shoot that is identical to one of the more known scenes in The French Connection. It's filmed from the top of the stairs to a subway station straight down the stairs. It's a clear reference and both movies are of course directed by William Friedkin.
There is a shoot that is identical to one of the more known scenes in The French Connection. It's filmed from the top of the stairs to a subway station straight down the stairs. It's a clear reference and both movies are of course directed by William Friedkin.
Golden Boys of the S.S. (1976)
A poster for this film is hanging on a wall at the Cockpit club.
A poster for this film is hanging on a wall at the Cockpit club.
Referenced in
The Directors: The Films of William Friedkin
(TV Episode)
Goodbye My Love (1980)
Film's title is mentioned by actor Michael Parker.
Film's title is mentioned by actor Michael Parker.
Sneak Previews: Going to the Movies (1980)
(TV Episode)
The title appears on a marquee at The Chicago Theatre.
The title appears on a marquee at The Chicago Theatre.
Saturday Night Live: Elliott Gould/Gary Numan (1980)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned and poster show on Weekend Update
Title mentioned and poster show on Weekend Update
10 to Midnight (1983)
Shot of Steve Burns stalking a serial killer is referenced.
Shot of Steve Burns stalking a serial killer is referenced.
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
The shot of Mr. Blonde pulling a blade from his cowboy boot taken from 'Cruising'.
The shot of Mr. Blonde pulling a blade from his cowboy boot taken from 'Cruising'.
Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
Biography: Al Pacino: Inside Out (2001)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by narrator. Still frame featured.
Mentioned by narrator. Still frame featured.
Gaydar (2002)
(Short)
mirror scene ("Are you cruising me?")
mirror scene ("Are you cruising me?")
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)
(Video)
one-sheet poster displayed
one-sheet poster displayed
Manhunt (2003)
(Video Game)
A location in the level got the same name as one of the club in the Friedkin film
A location in the level got the same name as one of the club in the Friedkin film
Entourage: The Scene (2004)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)
(Video)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (2006)
(Video)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
Death Proof (2007)
"It's So Easy" by Willy DeVille was first featured in the 1980 film Cruising.
"It's So Easy" by Willy DeVille was first featured in the 1980 film Cruising.
The Best Years: Cruising (2007)
(TV Episode)
Title references the film
Title references the film
Indie Sex: Censored (2007)
(TV Movie)
A brief mention
A brief mention
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Lesser Al Pacino movie suggested by Cody (Danny McBride) in the prison camp
Sex: The Revolution: Tainted Love (2008)
(TV Episode)
mentioned
mentioned
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.48 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Adam Carolla says he saw the film
Adam Carolla says he saw the film
Youngstown: Still Standing (2010)
Ed O'Neill tells a story about himself and Al Pacino talking in between takes of this film.
Ed O'Neill tells a story about himself and Al Pacino talking in between takes of this film.
Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)
(Video)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
the film is listed on the marquee at the Chicago Theatre
the film is listed on the marquee at the Chicago Theatre
The Cinema Snob: Maniac (2011)
(TV Episode)
also featuring Joe Spinnell
also featuring Joe Spinnell
Interior. Leather Bar. (2013)
This film inspires the film-within-the-film.
This film inspires the film-within-the-film.
Californication: Dead Rock Stars (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Charlie
Mentioned by Charlie
Featured in
The Celluloid Closet (1995)
David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Bad dancing
Bad dancing
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Classics from the Vault: Changing Attitudes Toward Homosexuality (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film is shown
a clip from the film is shown
Vito (2011)
Clips featured.
Clips featured.
Californication: Hell Bent for Leather (2013)
(TV Episode)
Watched on TV
Watched on TV
Spoofed in
Killer Condom (1996)
The Onion Movie (2008)
In the "Queen Nathan" sketch, frames from gay-sex scenes are added, subliminally, like during the murder scene in "Crusing".
In the "Queen Nathan" sketch, frames from gay-sex scenes are added, subliminally, like during the murder scene in "Crusing".
