Crime ·Drama ·Mystery · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 57m

American Gigolo

American Gigolo poster
Director
Paul Schrader
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
Crew
John Bailey — Director of Photography Richard Halsey — Editor Giorgio Moroder — Original Music Composer Paul Schrader — Writer Jerry Bruckheimer — Producer Ferdinando Scarfiotti — Production Design
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer American Gigolo — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
infidelitydetectivesuspicion of murdergigolocallboymurderlos angeles, californiagay theme
Key Collaborators
Paul Schrader Director John Bailey Director of Photography Richard Halsey Editor Giorgio Moroder Original Music Composer Paul Schrader Writer Jerry Bruckheimer Producer Ferdinando Scarfiotti Production Design Giorgio Armani Costume Design
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