American Gigolo (1980)

  • R
  • 02/01/1980 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • 1h 57m

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.

Paul Schrader

Director, Writer

Cast

Richard Gere's headshot

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton's headshot

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton
Hector Elizondo's headshot

Hector Elizondo

Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt's headshot

Nina van Pallandt

Anne
Bill Duke's headshot

Bill Duke

Leon James
Brian Davies's headshot

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton
K Callan's headshot

K Callan

Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart's headshot

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

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