American Gigolo

1980

R

1h 57m

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6.2/10
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Crime
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Mystery

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.

Directors

Writers

Paul Schrader(writer by)
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Richard Gere
Julian Kaye
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Lauren Hutton
Michelle Stratton
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Héctor Elizondo
Detective Sunday
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Bill Duke
Leon James
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Brian Davies
Charles Stratton
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K Callan
Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart
Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
Lt. Curtis
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Carole Cook
Mrs. Dobrun
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Carol Bruce
Mrs. Sloan
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Frances Bergen
Mrs. Laudner
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Macdonald Carey
Hollywood Actor
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William Dozier
Michelle's Lawyer
Peter Turgeon
Julian's Lawyer
Robert Wightman
Floyd Wicker
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Richard Derr
Mr. Williams

Directors

Writers

Paul Schrader(writer by)

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Release date

February 1, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

German
Swedish
English
French

Production companies

Paramount Pictures
Freddie Fields Productions

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Box office

Budget

$5,000,000

Gross worldwide

$52,700,000

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