California Gigolo
“Every Woman's Dream. Every Man's Fantasy.”
Synopsis
A hustler tries to make a living by seducing various wealthy women and showing them a good time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Chinn
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Plymouth
- Original Score
- Jay Phillips
- Original Title
- California Gigolo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Caribbean Films, QSI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Chinn
Henry Plymouth
Jay Phillips
Lazlo Crovney, João Fernandes, Ken Gibb
Joe Diamond, Pearl Diamond, Jeffrey Fairbanks
Elliot Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Chinn
Director
Henry Plymouth
Screenplay
Elliot Lewis
Producer
Lazlo Crovney
Director of Photography
Joe Diamond
Editor
Pearl Diamond
Editor
Jeffrey Fairbanks
Editor
Sherry Eastmore
Costume Design
Ken Gibb
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Gigolo
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What is California Gigolo about?
A hustler tries to make a living by seducing various wealthy women and showing them a good time.
Who directed California Gigolo?
California Gigolo was directed by Bob Chinn.
Who stars in California Gigolo?
The principal cast of California Gigolo includes John Holmes, Kitty Shayne, Veri Knotty, Delania Raffino, Vanessa Tibbs.
When was California Gigolo released and how long is it?
California Gigolo was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for California Gigolo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California Gigolo was composed by Jay Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California Gigolo?
California Gigolo holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).