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Feature film — 1980

American Gigolo (1980)

6.21h 57mCrime — Drama — Mystery

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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Paramount Pictures / Freddie Fields Productions

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Director: Paul Schrader

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Cast & crew

Richard Gere as Julian Kaye

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Nina van Pallandt as Anne

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke as Leon James

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies as Charles Stratton

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan as Lisa Williams

K Callan

Lisa Williams

T

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

P

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

D

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook as Mrs. Dobrun

Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Carol Bruce as Mrs. Sloan

Carol Bruce

Mrs. Sloan

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