Title DossierCrime

American Gigolo

CrimeDramaMystery

Los Angeles escort Julian Kay is accused of a murder which he did not commit.

Year

1980

Duration

1h 57m

IMDb

6.3

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Cast

Richard Gere

Julian

Lauren Hutton

Michelle

Hector Elizondo

Sunday

Cast

Richard Gere

Julian

Lauren Hutton

Michelle

Hector Elizondo

Sunday

Nina van Pallandt

Anne

Bill Duke

Leon

Brian Davies

Charles Stratton

K Callan

Lisa Williams

Tom Stewart

Mr. Rheiman

PC

Patricia Carr

Judy Rheiman

DC

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

Peter Turgeon

Julian's Lawyer

Robert Wightman

Floyd Wicker

Richard Derr

Mr. Williams

Comments

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American Gigolo

classic BøyNov 16, 2022

This is one of Richard Gere's first lead roles in Hollywood, and he doesn't disappoint. The film gives a little insight, a preview even, of the seamier side of the 1980's. Beginning with the shots of Julian Kaye's (Gere) Mercedes convertible, glimpses of Rodeo Drives and Malibu (all with Blondie screaming "Call Me"!), the film manages to be more than just a whodunit. Perhaps the charm of the film for me is that we're never quite sure what to think of Kaye and his married lover (Lauren Hutton), but their quest for happiness with each other is believable. And though the detective plot-line of the movie is a little contrived, Detective Sunday and Leon provide good opposite poles of this Sodom and Gommarah-like portrayal of life in L.A. In fact, Julian's verbal sparring with Detective Sunday provide a light contrast with the realistic portrayal of a gigolo on the run.

♥෴♡☬ AMMU DINA ☬♡෴♥Nov 16, 2022

Watched American Gigolo last night for the first time, and knowing it came first I could spot all sorts of ways it could have influenced things like Thief and Manhunter, and countless others. A big hit movie like this, there's no doubt its influence trickled down. I just love this era, from 79-83, Schrader/Moroder or Mann/Tangerine Dream movies seem to perfectly encapsulate that period for me. It's odd when you watch a movie so long after it was made, you are never sure if you love it for what it is or if nostalgia feeds into it. The Giorgio Moroder and Blondie music is perfectly at home in this movie. Gere is great here in the movie that solidified his fame. This could be one of his best parts, the wounded lost boy, which he also plays in An Officer and a Gentleman. He's an underrated actor but the man rarely has made any career missteps (we won't mention First Knight). A little sleazy but not too much. Worth a look for a perfect time capsule of 1980 if nothing else.