
American Gigolo
1980 • Crime | Drama
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
February 1, 1980
Duration
117 Min
Language
en
Popularity
3.7156
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

Michael Jeffers

Monty O'Grady

Leoda Richards

Eddie Smith