American Gigolo (1980)

R · 1980-02-08 · 1h 57m · EN

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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.

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Paul SchraderDirector, Writer

Budget: $5M
Box office: $52.7M

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Richard GereJulian Kaye

Lauren HuttonMichelle Stratton

Héctor ElizondoDetective Sunday

K CallanLisa Williams

Carole CookMrs. Dobrun

Nina van PallandtAnne

Bill DukeLeon James

Brian DaviesCharles Stratton

Tom StewartMr. Rheiman

Patricia CarrJudy Rheiman

David CryerLt. Curtis

Carol BruceMrs. Sloan

Keywords

Detective Murder Los angeles, california Infidelity Gay interest Gigolo Callboy Suspicion of murder Cheating wife

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityDetective · Murder · Los Angeles CaliforniaMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance

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