American Gigolo
"He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one."
Originally released in 1980. American Gigolo is a crime/drama film. directed by Paul Schrader.
Starring Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, and Héctor Elizondo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (708 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$52.7M
10.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $52,700,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Freddie Fields Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Gigolo about?
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...
Who directed American Gigolo?
American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader.
How long is American Gigolo?
American Gigolo has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was American Gigolo released?
American Gigolo was released on February 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Gigolo?
The main cast of American Gigolo includes Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke.
Is American Gigolo worth watching?
American Gigolo has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 708 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.