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American Gigolo (1980)

R 117 min  -  Drama | Crime | Romance  -   8 February 1980 (USA)
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Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer:

Paul Schrader
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere ...
Lauren Hutton ...
Michelle
Hector Elizondo ...
Sunday
Nina Van Pallandt Nina Van Pallandt ...
Anne
Bill Duke ...
Leon
Brian Davies ...
Charles Stratton
K Callan ...
Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart Tom Stewart ...
Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr Patricia Carr ...
Judy Rheiman (as Patti Carr)
David Cryer David Cryer ...
Lt. Curtis
Carole Cook Carole Cook ...
Mrs. Dobrun
Carol Bruce Carol Bruce ...
Mrs. Sloan
Frances Bergen Frances Bergen ...
Mrs. Laudner
Macdonald Carey Macdonald Carey ...
Hollywood Actor (as MacDonald Carey)
William Dozier William Dozier ...
Michelle's Lawyer
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Storyline

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. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Love | Framed | Police | Male Escort | Limousine Driver  | See more »

Taglines:

His business is pleasure! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Crime | Romance | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Swedish | German (some words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Americki Zigolo See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,800,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$23,000,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Reeve supposedly was offered $1 million to play the lead and turned it down. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Julian and Anne are talking on the beach, the positions of the sun and shadows on them change between shots, indicating that the shots were taken at different times. See more »

Quotes

Julian Kaye: This is my apartment. Women don't come here.
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Connections

Referenced in "Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Holier Than Thou (#3.5)" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Call Me"
by Giorgio Moroder and Deborah Harry
Performed by Blondie
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records See more »