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American Gigolo

(1980)

February 1, 1980• 1h 57m
62%
TMDB Score

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

Top Billed Cast

RG

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

LH

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

HE

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

NvP

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

BD

Bill Duke

Leon James

BD

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

KC

K Callan

Lisa Williams

TS

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

PC

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

DC

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

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