American Gigolo (1980)
Rating: 6.2/10
Duration: 117 min
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery,
Director(s): Paul Schrader,
Description:
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.
Cast
- Richard Gere as Julian Kaye
- Bill Duke as Leon James
- Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton
- Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday
- K Callan as Lisa Williams
- Carole Cook as Mrs. Dobrun
- Carol Bruce as Mrs. Sloan
- Nina van Pallandt as Anne
- Brian Davies as Charles Stratton
- Tom Stewart as Mr. Rheiman
- Patricia Carr as Judy Rheiman
- David Cryer as Lt. Curtis
- Frances Bergen as Mrs. Laudner
- Macdonald Carey as Hollywood Actor
- William Dozier as Michelle's Lawyer