American Gigolo
American Gigolo is a 1980 romance-drama film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars
Richard Gere,
Lauren Hutton and Hector Elizondo.
Fast Facts
- Release date: February 1, 1980
- Director: Paul Schrader
- Screenwriter: Paul Schrader
- Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
- Distributor: Paramount Pictures
- MPAA rating: R
- Run time: 157 minutes
- U.S. box office gross: $22,743,6741
Plot Summary
Charming Julian Kaye (Richard Gere) makes a lucrative living in Hollywood working as a male escort for older women. He meets Michelle (Lauren Hutton), a local senator's wife, and the two fall in love. When one of his clients is murdered, Julian becomes a suspect in the case and Michelle must make the decision between providing an alibi for the man she loves and ruining her reputation.
Cast
- Richard Gere: Julian Kaye
- Lauren Hutton: Michelle Stratton
- Hector Elizondo: Detective Sunday
- Nina Van Pallandt: Anne
- Bill Duke: Leon
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