American Gigolo
“He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Tom Stewart
Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
Judy Rheiman
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.54x
+$47.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Giorgio Moroder
- Original Title
- American Gigolo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Swedish, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Giorgio Moroder
John Bailey
Richard Halsey
Jerry Bruckheimer, Freddie Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Production Design
Paul Schrader
Director
Richard Halsey
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Giorgio Moroder
Original Music Composer
Paul Schrader
Writer
Giorgio Armani
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Gigolo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Gigolo about?
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.
Who directed American Gigolo?
American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in American Gigolo?
The principal cast of American Gigolo includes Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke.
When was American Gigolo released and how long is it?
American Gigolo was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of American Gigolo?
American Gigolo had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $52.7M at the worldwide box office (10.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for American Gigolo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Gigolo was composed by Giorgio Moroder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Gigolo?
American Gigolo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).