American Gigolo (1980)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1980, American Gigolo is a crime, drama and mystery movie. It is directed by Paul Schrader. The cast includes Richard Gere, Bill Duke and Lauren Hutton. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
57Tonight Score A classic.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Paul SchraderDirector
- Richard Gereas Julian Kaye
- Bill Dukeas Leon James
- Lauren Huttonas Michelle Stratton
- Héctor Elizondoas Detective Sunday
- K Callanas Lisa Williams
- Carole Cookas Mrs. Dobrun
- Carol Bruceas Mrs. Sloan
- Nina van Pallandtas Anne
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Questions about American Gigolo
- What genre is American Gigolo?
- American Gigolo is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
- Who stars in American Gigolo?
- Richard Gere, Bill Duke, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, K Callan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed American Gigolo?
- Paul Schrader directed American Gigolo.
- How long is American Gigolo?
- American Gigolo runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is American Gigolo worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch American Gigolo?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
