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A street gang spirals into chaos after betrayal sparks a violent blame game.

CRUISIN' HIGH

The Silks... the most vicious street gang of all... led by the killer they call Eddie the Cat.

1976 · 1h 42m · R · Action / Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A street-gang member kills the gang's leader and blames it on a rival gang.

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What is Cruisin' High about?

Cruisin' High is a 1976 American action crime thriller directed by John A. Bushelman about a street-gang member who kills the gang's leader and pins the blame on a rival gang.

Programmer's Pick

If you prefer your teen drama with a side of murder and finger-pointing, Cruisin' High delivers the goods. It's teensploitation with actual consequences—no pep rallies, just street justice and bad decisions. Blame never looked so stylish.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Cruisin' High dives into the volatile world of teen street gangs in 1970s America, where loyalty and betrayal collide. When a member of a gang murders its leader, tensions erupt as he shifts suspicion onto a rival group, setting off a dangerous chain reaction. The film explores teensploitation and the gritty realities of street life, offering a raw look at the consequences of violence and the fragile bonds that hold these young groups together. With a mix of action, crime, and thriller elements, Cruisin' High stands as an independent exploitation film that doesn't shy away from the darker side of youth culture.

Details & Specs

Director
John A. Bushelman
Writer
William C. Thomas
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Cat Murkil and the Silks, L.A. Gangs Rising, Street Kids of America

Cast & Crew

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Director: John A. Bushelman Writer: William C. Thomas
David Kyle David Kyle Eddie 'Cat' Murkil Kelly Yaegermann Kelly Yaegermann Claudine Steve Bond Steve Bond Joey Murkil Rhodes Reason Rhodes Reason Detective Harder Doug McGrath Doug McGrath Detective Lambert (as Douglas McGrath) John Ashton John Ashton Coach Larkin

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Why Cult

Teensploitation Vengeance

Experience the darker side of teen rebellion as betrayal within a street gang spirals into violence and revenge.

Gritty Street-Gang Action

The film immerses viewers in the raw and dangerous world of street gangs, complete with shifting loyalties and high stakes.

Independent 70s Exploitation

Cruisin' High captures the rough-edged spirit of 1970s exploitation cinema, with all the unfiltered drama that comes with it.

Murder and Blame Game

A gang member's shocking act sets off a tense blame game, giving the crime-thriller elements real teeth.

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Threat File

Trigger

Gang member kills leader

Threat

False accusation against rival gang

Effect

Escalating violence and suspicion

Setting

Urban street gang scene

Questions from the Vault

When was Cruisin' High released? +

Cruisin' High was released in 1976.

Who directed Cruisin' High? +

Cruisin' High was directed by John A. Bushelman.

How long is Cruisin' High? +

Cruisin' High has a runtime of 102 minutes.

What genre is Cruisin' High? +

Cruisin' High is an action, crime, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Cruisin' High? +

Cruisin' High is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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