Cisco Pike
“CISCO PIKE is a man of the West... West L.A.!”
Synopsis
A down on his luck former drug dealer is forced by a corrupt LAPD policeman to sell 100 kilos of confiscated marijuana in one weekend.
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Cisco Pike (1972) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-08
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Kris Kristofferson
Cisco Pike
Karen Black
Sue
Gene Hackman
Officer Leo Holland
Harry Dean Stanton
Jesse Dupre
Viva
Merna
Joy Bang
Lynn
Roscoe Lee Browne
Music Shop Proprietor
Chuy Franco
Mexican Man
Severn Darden
Lawyer
Herb Weil
Suspicious Customer
Antonio Fargas
Buffalo
Doug Sahm
Rex
Howard Hesseman
Recording Engineer
Allan Arbus
Sim Valensi
Frank Hotchkiss
Motorcycle Officer
Wavy Gravy
Reed
James Oliver
Narc
Nawana Davis
Mouse
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco, California
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill L. Norton
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill L. Norton
- Original Title
- Cisco Pike
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Acrobat Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill L. Norton
Bill L. Norton
Vilis Lapenieks
Robert C. Jones
Gerald Ayres
Department Leadership Roster
Bill L. Norton
Director
Bill L. Norton
Writer
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
Gerald Ayres
Producer
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cisco Pike
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cisco Pike about?
A down on his luck former drug dealer is forced by a corrupt LAPD policeman to sell 100 kilos of confiscated marijuana in one weekend.
Who directed Cisco Pike?
Cisco Pike was directed by Bill L. Norton.
Who stars in Cisco Pike?
The principal cast of Cisco Pike includes Kris Kristofferson, Karen Black, Gene Hackman, Harry Dean Stanton, Viva.
When was Cisco Pike released and how long is it?
Cisco Pike was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cisco Pike?
Cisco Pike holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).