The Cruise (1998)

The Cruise (1998) paints an endearing canvas of Tim "Speed" Levitch, the charismatic conductor of Manhattan's iconic Gray Line double-decker buses. A rapid-fire raconteur with an undying passion for the city, Speed is as much a guide as he is a philosopher. He effortlessly weaves together historical trivia, architectural insights, and profound reflections, making every tour an unforgettable journey. Speed's quirky humor is mirrored in his musing love for cruising. He candidly admits his initial attraction to the job was to meet women, and yet, he's so consumed by his love for it that he'd happily cruise even without his paycheck. As the cityscape unfolds, so does Speed's personal life. Earning a modest $200 a week for 20 hours of work, his home is as transient as his life - a suitcase and a borrowed corner to rest. The breathtaking peaks of skyscrapers aren't just a part of his tour, but his personal playground. He's been arrested for climbing rooftops, all to get a closer look at his beloved city. One of his favorite rituals is spinning between the towers of the World Trade Center until he's dizzy, then gazing up at the sky, lost in the mesmerizing city that's his true love. The Cruise is a testament to a man's love for his city, a love so profound that it blurs the lines between work and passion.

The Cruise is a documentary movie featuring Timothy "Speed" Levitch and directed by Bennett Miller.

The Cruise is currently streaming on Pure Flix.

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