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62% Critic Match
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.”
6.2 / 10• 1980• 1h 57m•R• English
CrimeDramaMystery
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Richard Gere
Julian Kaye
Lead
Lauren Hutton
Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
Anne
Bill Duke
Leon James
Brian Davies
Charles Stratton
K Callan
Lisa Williams
TS
Tom Stewart
Mr. Rheiman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Schrader's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. American Gigolo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
