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American Gigolo
American Gigolo
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American Gigolo

1980
1h 57m
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

1h 57m

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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Feb 1, 1980
Digital Release
Oct 14, 2019
Languages
German
Swedish
English
French
Director
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Freddie Fields Productions
Freddie Fields Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

64 Cast Members

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

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

Robert Wightman

Floyd Wicker

Richard Derr

Richard Derr

Mr. Williams

Jessica Potter

Jill

Gordon Haight

Blond Boy

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