Title: American Gigolo
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Languages: English
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery,
Runtime: 1:57:00 Hour
Cast: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo
Directors: Paul Schrader
MPA Rating: R
Rating: 6.2 (739 Votes)
TomatoMeter: 72 %
Audiance Score: 50 %
Critics Consensus: While Paul Schrader's clinical direction and Richard Gere's muted performance don't stir much passion, American Gigolo succeeds as a stylish character study.
Year: 1980
Summary: 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.