American Gigolo vs Matinee Idol
Matinee Idol has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.2/10 for American Gigolo). Matinee Idol is the shorter watch at 1h 15m compared with 1h 57m. Matinee Idol is the older of the two (1933 against 1980). Both are crime, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Gigolo
Matinee Idol| American Gigolo | Matinee Idol | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1980 | 1933 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 15m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paul Schrader | George King |
| Main cast | Richard Gere, Bill Duke, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, K Callan | Camilla Horn, Miles Mander, Marguerite Allan, Viola Keats, Anthony Hankey |
Synopsis
American Gigolo
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…
Matinee Idol
A well-known actor is murdered. Another performer becomes an amateur sleuth so she can prove her sister is innocent of the crime.
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