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American Gigolo

American Gigolo
★ 6.2/10•1980•1h 57m•R•Crime•Drama•Mystery

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.

Paul Schrader · Director

Paul Schrader · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 57m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 1, 1980
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$52,700,000

Actors

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Nina van Pallandt

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan

K Callan

Lisa Williams

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook

Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Carol Bruce

Carol Bruce

Mrs. Sloan

Frances Bergen

Frances Bergen

Mrs. Laudner

Macdonald Carey

Macdonald Carey

Hollywood Actor

William Dozier

William Dozier

Michelle's Lawyer

Peter Turgeon

Julian's Lawyer

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