Synopsis
American Gigolo (1980) 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. ??Ed Sutton

Awards: 2 nominations
Budget: $4,800,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $22,743,674
Soundtrack: The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage (by Smokey Robinson (as W. Robinson) and Marvin Tarplin (as M. Tarplin))


Paul Schrader
Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo
1980-02-01 (United States)
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