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American Gigolo

Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Released
1 February, 1980

American Gigolo is a 1980 American neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader and starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. It tells the story about a high-priced escort in Los Angeles who becomes romantically involved with a prominent politician's wife while simultaneously becoming the prime suspect in a murder case. The film is notable for establishing Gere as a leading man, and was one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to include frontal male nudity from its main star. It is also notable for its Golden Globe Award-nominated musical score, composed by Giorgio Moroder, and number-one single "Call Me" by Blondie. Schrader considers it one of four similar films, which he calls "double bookends": Taxi Driver, bookended by Light Sleeper, and American Gigolo bookended by The Walker.

Direktor Paul Schrader
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer
Writer(s) Paul Schrader
Starring Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton
Music Giorgio Moroder and Blondie
Cinematography John Bailey
Edited by Richard Halsey
Production, company Paramount Pictures
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Released February 1, 1980
Running time 117 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $5 million
Box office $52.7 million
Netflix ID 60000211

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A well-paid male escort named Julian is seemingly living the perfect life until one of his clients is murdered and he's unfairly blamed.

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Originally, director Paul Schrader wanted model Lauren Hutton to play the role of Michelle Stratton. Prior to Richard Gere being selected to play the role of Julian Kaye, actors Chevy ChaseHarrison FordMel GibsonArnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone were also being considered. The film grossed over $22,743,674 in box office sales. 

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