American Gigolo (1980)
He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.
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.
Cast
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Richard Gere
as Julian Kaye
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Lauren Hutton
as Michelle Stratton
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Héctor Elizondo
as Detective Sunday
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Nina van Pallandt
as Anne
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Bill Duke
as Leon James
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Brian Davies
as Charles Stratton
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K Callan
as Lisa Williams
- Tom Stewart as Mr. Rheiman
- Patricia Carr as Judy Rheiman
- David Cryer as Lt. Curtis
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Carole Cook
as Mrs. Dobrun
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Carol Bruce
as Mrs. Sloan
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Frances Bergen
as Mrs. Laudner
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Macdonald Carey
as Hollywood Actor
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William Dozier
as Michelle's Lawyer
- Peter Turgeon as Julian's Lawyer
- Robert Wightman as Floyd Wicker
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Richard Derr
as Mr. Williams
Crew
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Paul Schrader
Director
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John Bailey
Director of Photography
- Richard Halsey Editor
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Giorgio Moroder
Original Music Composer
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Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
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Paul Schrader
Writer
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