American Gigolo(1980)
He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.
American Gigolo Synopsis
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.
American Gigolo (1980) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Paul Schrader, released on February 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo and Nina van Pallandt. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 744 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Schrader
- Writers:
- Paul Schrader
- Producers:
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Giorgio Moroder
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $52,700,000
- Status:
- Released
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American Gigolo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Gere
as Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
as Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
as Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
as Anne
Bill Duke
as Leon James
Brian Davies
as Charles Stratton
K Callan
as Lisa Williams
- Tom Stewart
Tom Stewart
as Mr. Rheiman
- Patricia Carr
Patricia Carr
as Judy Rheiman
- David Cryer
David Cryer
as Lt. Curtis
Carole Cook
as Mrs. Dobrun
Carol Bruce
as Mrs. Sloan
Key crew
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Paul Schrader, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
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American Gigolo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 744 ratings.
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American Gigolo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Gigolo online?
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American Gigolo (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in American Gigolo?
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The main cast of American Gigolo (1980) includes Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt and Bill Duke. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Gigolo released?
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American Gigolo was released on February 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is American Gigolo worth watching?
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American Gigolo (1980) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 744 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Gigolo?
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