American Gigolo

(1980)

Synopsis

Julian is a stylish and successful male prostitute whose life goes downhill when he's framed for murder after doing a pimp a favor. The only person he can trust is a politician's wife who is frustrated with her husband, and is the only woman he sleeps with who doesn't pay for his services.

Directors

Paul Schrader, Vic Ramos, Paul Schrader, John Bailey, Jerry Bruckheimer, Freddie Fields, Richard Halsey, Giorgio Moroder, Daniel C. Striepeke, Freddie Fields

Production year

1980

Rating

R

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Runtime

117 minutes

Cast

Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Bill Duke, Nina Van Pallandt