American Gigolo
1980·United States·117 min.
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Julian Kay (Richard Gere) makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle (Lauren Hutton), a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday (Hector Elizondo) 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.
DirectorPaul Schrader
ScreenwriterPaul Schrader
MusicGiorgio Moroder
CinematographyJohn Bailey
CastRichard Gere·Lauren Hutton·Hector Elizondo·Bill Duke·Nina Van Pallandt·Brian Davies·Patricia Carr·Macdonald Carey
Original titleAmerican Gigolo