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American Gigolo

1980 • 1h57m Crime, Drama, Mystery

Rating

6.2/10

Popularity

6

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.

Details

Director

Paul Schrader

Screenplay

Paul Schrader

Cast

Richard Gere

Lauren Hutton

Héctor Elizondo

Release date

2/1/1980

Status

Released

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$52,700,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

719