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American Gigolo (1980)

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Paul Schrader
  • Profile picture of Richard Gere
    Julian Kaye Richard Gere
  • Profile picture of Lauren Hutton
    Michelle Stratton Lauren Hutton
  • Profile picture of Hector Elizondo
    Detective Sunday Hector Elizondo
  • Profile picture of Nina van Pallandt
    Anne Nina van Pallandt
  • Profile picture of Bill Duke
    Leon James Bill Duke
  • Profile picture of Brian Davies
    Charles Stratton Brian Davies
  • Profile picture of K Callan
    Lisa Williams K Callan
  • Profile picture of Carole Cook
    Mrs. Dobrun Carole Cook

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