A serial killer brutally slays and dismembers several gay men in New York’s S&M and leather districts. The young police officer Steve Burns is sent undercover onto the streets as decoy for the murderer. Working almost completely isolated from his department, he has to learn and practice the complex rules and signals of this little society. While barely seeing his girlfriend Nancy anymore, the work starts changing him
William Friekdin - Director
William Friedkin - Screenplay
Jerry Weintraub - Producer
James A. Contner - Director of Photography
Bud S. Smith - Editing
Jack Nitzsche - Music
Al Pacino - Steve Burns
Karen Allen - Nancy Gates
Paul Sorvino - Captain Edelson
Richard Cox - Stuart Richards
For sheer cinematic punch, it’s hard to equal the films of William Friedkin. In 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION was released to critical acclaim and won five Academy Awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director. Friedkin followed up with 1973’s THE EXORCIST which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Other films include SORCERER, TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A., RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, THE HUNTED, BUG, AND KILLER JOE.