American Gigolo

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Schrader

Top cast

Richard Gere

Julian Kaye

Lauren Hutton

Michelle Stratton

Héctor Elizondo

Detective Sunday

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke

Leon James

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan

Lisa Williams

T

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

P

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

D

David Cryer

Lt. Curtis

Carole Cook

Mrs. Dobrun

Carol Bruce

Mrs. Sloan

Frances Bergen

Mrs. Laudner

Macdonald Carey

Hollywood Actor

William Dozier

Michelle's Lawyer

P

Peter Turgeon

Julian's Lawyer

R

Robert Wightman

Floyd Wicker

Richard Derr

Mr. Williams

J

Jessica Potter

Jill

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Gordon Haight

Blond Boy

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