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American Gigolo

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

1980 · R · 1h 57m

Directed by Paul Schrader

6.2

TMDB audience score
755 votes, out of 10

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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

  • Richard Gere
    Julian Kaye

  • Lauren Hutton
    Michelle Stratton

  • Héctor Elizondo
    Detective Sunday

  • Nina van Pallandt
    Anne

  • Bill Duke
    Leon James

  • Brian Davies
    Charles Stratton

  • K Callan
    Lisa Williams

  • Tom Stewart
    Mr. Rheiman

  • Patricia Carr
    Judy Rheiman

  • David Cryer
    Lt. Curtis

  • Carole Cook
    Mrs. Dobrun

  • Carol Bruce
    Mrs. Sloan

  • Frances Bergen
    Mrs. Laudner

  • Macdonald Carey
    Hollywood Actor

  • William Dozier
    Michelle's Lawyer

  • Peter Turgeon
    Julian's Lawyer

  • Robert Wightman
    Floyd Wicker

  • Richard Derr
    Mr. Williams