American Gigolo

A cool, glossy neo-noir that glides through luxury and loneliness before tightening into paranoia and dread.

Directed by

Paul Schrader

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Starring

Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo

Tagline

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, obsession, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

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