American Gigolo

IMDb 6.2 1980 • 117 min • CrimeDramaMystery

Director

Paul Schrader

Country

US

Plot 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.

Top Cast

Richard Gere
Richard Gere Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
Héctor Elizondo Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
Nina van Pallandt Anne
Bill Duke
Bill Duke Leon James