American Gigolo

Name: American Gigolo
Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1980
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke

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

19801h 57m6.2(742 votes)

CrimeDramaMystery

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…

American Gigolo (1980) is a crime, drama, and mystery film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, and Héctor Elizondo. The film runs for 1 hour 57 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 742 votes.

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Director

Paul Schrader

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

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Who stars in American Gigolo?

American Gigolo stars Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, and Nina van Pallandt, and was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is American Gigolo?

American Gigolo has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes.

When did American Gigolo come out?

American Gigolo was released in 1980.

What genre is American Gigolo?

American Gigolo is a crime, drama, and mystery film.

Is American Gigolo worth watching?

American Gigolo holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.