Cruisin' the Castro
Synopsis
Leather boys, denim queens, urban cowboys… all on the prowl, cruising down the legendary San Francisco strip.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael R. Newman
- Original Title
- Cruisin' the Castro
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Cinart Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael R. Newman
Phil Falcone
Philip Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Falcone
Director of Photography
Philip Jackson
Editor
Michael R. Newman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruisin' the Castro
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What is Cruisin' the Castro about?
Leather boys, denim queens, urban cowboys… all on the prowl, cruising down the legendary San Francisco strip.
Who directed Cruisin' the Castro?
Cruisin' the Castro was directed by Michael R. Newman.
Who stars in Cruisin' the Castro?
The principal cast of Cruisin' the Castro includes Richard Locke, Will Seagers, Dick Fisk, Don Talon, Mark Majors.
When was Cruisin' the Castro released and how long is it?
Cruisin' the Castro was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruisin' the Castro?
Cruisin' the Castro holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).