
Feature film — 1980
American Gigolo (1980)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Tom Stewart
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Patricia Carr
Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
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Carole Cook
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Carol Bruce
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