American Gigolo

Movie

1980

1h 57m

English

Crime, Drama, Mystery

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American Gigolo

Movie

1980

1h 57m

English

Crime, Drama, Mystery

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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.

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Cast

Julian Kaye

Michelle Stratton

Detective Sunday

Anne

Leon James

Charles Stratton

Lisa Williams

Mr. Rheiman

Judy Rheiman

Lt. Curtis

Mrs. Dobrun

Mrs. Sloan

Mrs. Laudner

Hollywood Actor

Michelle's Lawyer

Julian's Lawyer

Floyd Wicker

Mr. Williams

Jill

Blond Boy

Salesman

Jason

Suspect #4

Cloak Room Girl

Perino's Maitre d'

Directed By: Paul Schrader

Written By: Paul Schrader

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miguelreina says...

2 years ago

[SkyShowtime] It may be a little too stuck in its time, but the portrayal of this seducer in an artificial background is one of the best portrayals of loneliness ever made. Michelle's dependency on Julian is just as desperate as Julian's on Michelle (something David Hollander's series, by the way, doesn't adequately explore). And Richard Gere's "nice to meet himself" attitude works, this time, in the film's favor.

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durack says...

a month ago

This, IMHO, is one of the most stylish movies outside of the James Bond franchise. Peak Richard Gere. I don't think he ever looked this good in a movie since. His suits and general aesthetic is classic elegance and style. Of course the dude drives a Mercedes SL. I mean what other car can complete the look? Even the interior decor of sets (houses, restaurants etc.) look well curated and put together. They haven't left out the extras either. They are all well dressed and groomed. I wonder what the wardrobe and styling budget was for this movie back then? Either way, I'm glad I finally watched it today.

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Spiritualized Kaos says...

2 years ago

Richard Gere as a Gigolo.

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gunsgirl says...

6 years ago

A stylish 80s movie about a gig Ali to the rich who is set up in a murder. Nice seeing Richard Gere in his prime. Movie was soft compared to today’s standards but it was well made. A good watch.

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