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 /10 718 votes
February 1, 1980 1h 57m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Paul Schrader
Writers Paul Schrader
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN
Budget $5,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Mr. Rheiman

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook

Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Carol Bruce

Carol Bruce

Mrs. Sloan

Frequently Asked Questions

American Gigolo was released on February 1, 1980.

The runtime of American Gigolo is 1h 57m.

American Gigolo is a Crime, Drama, Mystery movie.

American Gigolo has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

American Gigolo is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader.

The main cast of American Gigolo includes Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo.

American Gigolo is originally in English.