Just a Gigolo
Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo
Synopsis
After World War I, a war hero returns to Berlin to find that there's no place for him--he has no skills other than what he learned in the army, and can only find menial, low-paying jobs. He decides to become a gigolo to lonely rich women.
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Top Cast
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David Bowie
Paul Ambrosius von Przygodski
Kim Novak
Helga von Kaiserling
Marlene Dietrich
Baroness von Semering
Maria Schell
Pauls Mutti Frau von Przygodski
Curd Jürgens
Prince
Erika Pluhar
Eva
David Hemmings
Captain Hermann Kraft
Sydne Rome
Cilly
Werner Pochath
Otto
Rudolf Schündler
Oberst Gustav von Przygodski
Evelyn Künneke
Frau Aeckerle
Karin Hardt
Frau Uexkull
Rainer Hunold
Lothar
Christiane Maybach
Gilda
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Max, Cillys Agent
Gudrun Genest
Frau Von Putzdorf
Ulrich Bödecker
Mampe-Flasche (uncredited)
Mircea Krishan
French Mayor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlanta
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hemmings
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius Brammer, Irving Caesar, Ennio De Concini, Ted Rose
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- BR, Leguan Film Berlin, Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hemmings
Julius Brammer, Irving Caesar, Ennio De Concini, Ted Rose
Günther Fischer
Charly Steinberger
Siegrun Jäger, Alfred Srp
Rolf Thiele
Department Leadership Roster
David Hemmings
Director
Julius Brammer
Writer
Irving Caesar
Writer
Ennio De Concini
Writer
Rolf Thiele
Producer
Günther Fischer
Original Music Composer
Siegrun Jäger
Editor
Alfred Srp
Editor
Charly Steinberger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just a Gigolo
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What is Just a Gigolo about?
After World War I, a war hero returns to Berlin to find that there's no place for him--he has no skills other than what he learned in the army, and can only find menial, low-paying jobs. He decides to become a gigolo to lonely rich women.
Who directed Just a Gigolo?
Just a Gigolo was directed by David Hemmings.
Who stars in Just a Gigolo?
The principal cast of Just a Gigolo includes David Bowie, Kim Novak, Marlene Dietrich, Maria Schell, Curd Jürgens.
When was Just a Gigolo released and how long is it?
Just a Gigolo was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Just a Gigolo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just a Gigolo was composed by Günther Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just a Gigolo?
Just a Gigolo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).