Timothy "Speed" Levitch leads bus tours through New York City, offering rapid-fire narratives and unique observations against the Manhattan skyline.
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Timothy "Speed" Levitch leads bus tours through New York City, offering rapid-fire narratives and unique observations against the Manhattan skyline.
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Synopsis
Timothy "Speed" Levitch guides bus tours through New York City, delivering rapid-fire narratives filled with his unique observations. Filmed in black-and-white, The Cruise captures Levitch's energetic personality as he interacts with tourists and shares his thoughts on the city. The documentary, directed by Bennett Miller, took three and a half years to produce and features Levitch's reflections against the backdrop of Manhattan's skyline. It premiered at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival in 1998 and later screened at the Angelika Film Center in New York City.
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Why Watch
- Meet Timothy 'Speed' Levitch, a unique NYC tour guide.
- See New York City through Levitch's unconventional lens.
- Find out why the film won awards at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Did You Know
- The film was in production for three and a half years.
- Bennett Miller discarded the first 80 hours of footage before starting over.
- The Cruise premiered at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival in 1998.
- It was released nationwide on November 6, 1998, after being picked up by Artisan Entertainment.
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Who directed The Cruise?
The Cruise was directed by Bennett Miller.
What year was The Cruise released?
The Cruise was released in 1998.
How long did it take to produce The Cruise?
The production of The Cruise took three and a half years.
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