American Gigolo(1980)
“He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.”
Overview
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.
Director
Paul Schrader
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$53M
Cast
Richard Gere
as Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
as Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
as Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
as Anne
Bill Duke
as Leon James
Brian Davies
as Charles Stratton
K Callan
as Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart
as Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
as Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
as Lt. Curtis
Carole Cook
as Mrs. Dobrun
Carol Bruce
as Mrs. Sloan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
German
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$53M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Freddie Fields Productions
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Where can I watch American Gigolo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Gigolo (1980).
What is American Gigolo about?▼
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.
Who directed American Gigolo?▼
American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader and released in 1980. It is a crime, drama, mystery film.
How long is American Gigolo?▼
American Gigolo has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in American Gigolo?▼
The cast of American Gigolo includes Richard Gere as Julian Kaye, Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton, Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday, Nina van Pallandt as Anne, Bill Duke as Leon James and more.
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