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American Gigolo
🎬 Movie

American Gigolo

1980 · 117 min Crime Drama Mystery
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Paul Schrader

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 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

Brian Davies

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

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K Callan

Lisa Williams

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Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

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Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

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David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

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