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American Gigolo is a 1980 American neo-noir [5] crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader, and starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. It tells the story of a high-priced escort in Los Angeles (Gere) who becomes romantically involved with a prominent politician's wife (Hutton), while simultaneously becoming the prime suspect in a ...
American Gigolo: Directed by Paul Schrader. With Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt. A Los Angeles escort is accused of a murder which he did not commit.
- (30K)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Paul Schrader
- 1980-02-01
The movie has an especially effective performance by Hector Elizondo as a cigar-chomping vice detective who cheerfully admits he thinks Gere is guilty as sin. Gere tries to find out who’s framing him by descending into the Los Angeles sexual underground.
Julian (Richard Gere), a gigolo, commands high prices for his services, living a lavish and emotionally unattached lifestyle under the management of Anne (Nina van Pallandt).
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- Paul Schrader
- R
- Richard Gere
American Gigolo (1980) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Julian trains at home to keep fit when a gay pimp, Leon James (Bill Duke) calls to ask him to act as a sub for an urgent gig to be played the next day in Palm Springs, some 110 miles // -2 hrs drive from LA. Julian, reluctant, finally accepts for 90% of the fees agreed with client.
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High-living prostitute Julian Kay (Richard Gere, stepping in for John Travolta) has it all: the Mercedes, the clothes, access to Beverly Hills' swankiest establishments, and a stable of rich, older female clients.
