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#29 Box Office Hit of 1980

American Gigolo (1980)

"He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one."

Overview

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

    Julian Kaye

    Richard Gere

  • Lauren Hutton

    Michelle Stratton

    Lauren Hutton

  • Héctor Elizondo

    Detective Sunday

    Héctor Elizondo

  • Nina van Pallandt

    Anne

    Nina van Pallandt

  • Bill Duke

    Leon James

    Bill Duke

  • Brian Davies

    Charles Stratton

    Brian Davies

  • K Callan

    Lisa Williams

    K Callan

  • Mr. Rheiman

    Tom Stewart

  • Judy Rheiman

    Patricia Carr

  • Lt. Curtis

    David Cryer

  • Carole Cook

    Mrs. Dobrun

    Carole Cook

  • Carol Bruce

    Mrs. Sloan

    Carol Bruce

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