American Gigolo
“He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.”
1980•R•1h 57m•6.2•Released
CrimeDramaMystery
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
Writer
Paul Schrader
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$53M
Languages
German, Swedish, English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Richard Gere
Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
Anne
Bill Duke
Leon James
Brian Davies
Charles Stratton
K Callan
Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart
Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
Lt. Curtis
Carole Cook
Mrs. Dobrun
Carol Bruce
Mrs. Sloan
Frances Bergen
Mrs. Laudner
Macdonald Carey
Hollywood Actor
William Dozier
Michelle's Lawyer
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Freddie Fields Productions
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
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