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“Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, "Cruising." Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, blurring the boundaries between cinematic fiction and real-life tragedy.
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How long is Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders?
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders has a runtime of 1h 25m (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders?
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz and released in 2026.
What genre is Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders?
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders is a Documentary film (2026).
Who stars in Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders?
The cast of Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders includes Adam Baran, Andy Humm, Armando D. Muñoz, Bud S. Smith, Charles Kaiser.
