American Gigolo (1980)

02/01/1980 (US) • 1h 57m

Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan

Lisa Williams

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,000,000.00

Revenue

$52,700,000.00

Keywords

infidelity

detective

suspicion of murder

gigolo

callboy

murder

los angeles, california

gay theme

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