American Gigolo

6.2
Moderate
19801h 57m

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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.

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Richard Gere - Julian Kaye in American Gigolo

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton - Michelle Stratton in American Gigolo

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo - Detective Sunday in American Gigolo

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Nina van Pallandt - Anne in American Gigolo

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke - Leon James in American Gigolo

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies - Charles Stratton in American Gigolo

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan - Lisa Williams in American Gigolo

K Callan

Lisa Williams

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Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

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6.1
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695 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.11 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

February 1, 1980

Runtime

1h 57m

Rating

R

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery

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