American Gigolo
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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."

1980 1h 57m ★ 6.2 (717 votes) Released

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.

Director

Paul Schrader

Writer

Paul Schrader

Rating
6.2
Runtime
117 min
Budget
$5.0M
Revenue
$52.7M
Profit/Loss
+47.7M

Production

Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures
Freddie Fields Productions

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Keywords

infidelitydetectivesuspicion of murdergigolocallboymurderlos angeles, californiagay theme

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