American Gigolo
American Gigolo

American Gigolo

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

6.2(687 votes)
1980
1h 57m
Crime
Drama
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.

Production

Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions

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

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