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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.

Starring: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke

Writer: Paul Schrader

Release Date:
February 1, 1980
Ratings:
6.2 / 10
Director:
Paul Schrader
Companies:
Paramount Pictures

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.