American Gigolo

American Gigolo

1980
1h 57m
6.2

6.2/10

719 votes • View on IMDb

"He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one."

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $5,000,000

Revenue: $52,700,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Paramount Pictures Freddie Fields Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German Swedish English French

Quick Facts

Release Date February 1, 1980
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0080365

Cast

Richard Gere
Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo
Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Nina van Pallandt
Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke
Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies
Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan
K Callan

Lisa Williams

Tom Stewart
Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

Patricia Carr
Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

David Cryer
David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook
Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Carol Bruce
Carol Bruce

Mrs. Sloan

Key Crew

Paul Schrader
Director
Freddie Fields
Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Paul Schrader
Writer