American Gigolo poster
Director Paul Schrader
Writer Paul Schrader

American Gigolo

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

Release Date: 1980-02-01

Duration: 117 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Richard Gere
    Julian Kaye
  • Hector Elizondo
    Detective Sunday
  • Bill Duke
    Leon James
  • Leoda Richards
    Diner Patron (uncredited)
  • Eddie Smith
    Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)
  • Macdonald Carey
    Hollywood Actor
  • Lauren Hutton
    Michelle Stratton
  • Frank Pesce
    Suspect #4
  • K Callan
    Lisa Williams
  • Nina van Pallandt
    Anne