American Gigolo (1980)

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

American Gigolo (1980) poster

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.

Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Richard Halsey
Production: Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, svenska, English, Français
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $53M
Original Language: en

Themes

Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption

Keywords

infidelity, detective, suspicion of murder, gigolo, callboy, murder, los angeles, california, gay theme

Trailer

American Gigolo Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed American Gigolo?
American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in American Gigolo?
American Gigolo stars Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke, Brian Davies.
How long is American Gigolo?
American Gigolo has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is American Gigolo?
American Gigolo is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of American Gigolo?
American Gigolo had a budget of $5M.
How much did American Gigolo gross?
American Gigolo grossed $53M worldwide.
Where was American Gigolo produced?
American Gigolo was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of American Gigolo?
The themes of American Gigolo include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.