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

Release Date: 1 Feb 1980

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Director: Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.1 (663 votes)

Cast

  • Julian Kaye: Richard Gere
  • Michelle Stratton: Lauren Hutton
  • Detective Sunday: Hector Elizondo
  • Anne: Nina van Pallandt
  • Leon James: Bill Duke
  • Charles Stratton: Brian Davies
  • Lisa Williams: K Callan
  • Mr. Rheiman: Tom Stewart
  • Judy Rheiman: Patricia Carr
  • Lt. Curtis: David Cryer
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