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American Gigolo(1980)

R02/01/1980 (US)CrimeDramaMystery1h 57m
61%

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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.

Movie Cast

Richard Gere photo

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton photo

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Hector Elizondo photo

Hector Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Bill Duke photo

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies photo

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan photo

K Callan

Lisa Williams

Tom Stewart photo

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

Patricia Carr photo

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

David Cryer photo

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook photo

Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$5,000,000.00

Revenue$52,700,000.00

Production CompanyParamount Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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