Information
Release DateFebruary 1, 1980
Runtime1h 57m
StatusReleased
Budget$5M
Revenue$53M
ProductionParamount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
LanguagesGerman, Swedish, English, French
6.2
685 votesPopularity2
American Gigolo
"He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one."
Synopsis
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 & Crew
Director
Featured Cast
Richard Gere
Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
Anne
Bill Duke
Leon James
