American Gigolo 1980
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SplatJulian 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Julian Kaye
as Michelle Stratton
as Detective Sunday
as Anne
as Leon James
as Charles Stratton
as Lisa Williams
as Mr. Rheiman
as Judy Rheiman
as Lt. Curtis
Director:
Writer:
Paul Schrader
Stars:
Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke, Brian Davies, K Callan, Tom Stewart, Patricia Carr, David Cryer,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Mystery
Release Date:
1980 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
117 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
American Gigolo
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Julian Kaye
as Michelle Stratton
as Detective Sunday
as Anne
as Leon James
as Charles Stratton
as Lisa Williams
as Mr. Rheiman
as Judy Rheiman
as Lt. Curtis
as Mrs. Dobrun
as Mrs. Sloan
as Mrs. Laudner
as Hollywood Actor
as Michelle's Lawyer
as Julian's Lawyer
as Floyd Wicker
as Mr. Williams
as Jill
as Blond Boy
as Salesman
as Jason
as Suspect #4
as Cloak Room Girl
as Perino's Maitre d'
as 1st Girl at Beach
as 2nd Girl at Beach
as Woman at Juschi's
as Bootblack
as Maid
as Coed
as College Professor
as Parke Bernet Representative
as Waitress
as Girl at Daisy
as Girl at Daisy
as Boy at Sorel
as Maitre d' Cocktail Lounge
as Bartender Cocktail Lounge
as Waiter Cocktail Lounge
as Woman at Political Dinner
as Woman at Political Dinner
as Street Hustler
as Waiter Country Club
as Prison Guard
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Woman Shopping in Store (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as First Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
as Busker with Acoustic Guitar (uncredited)
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