American Gigolo
1980 • Crime | Drama
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
February 1, 1980
Duration
117 Min
Language
en
Popularity
5.8707
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$52,700,000
Overview
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
Richard Gere
Lauren Hutton
Héctor Elizondo
Nina van Pallandt
Bill Duke
Brian Davies
K Callan
Carole Cook
Carol Bruce
Frances Bergen
Macdonald Carey
William Dozier
Richard Derr
Frank Pesce
Michele Drake
Eugene Jackson
Kopi Sotiropulos
Ron Cummins
Michael Jeffers
Monty O'Grady
Leoda Richards
Eddie Smith
