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Cast & Crew

Paul Schrader
Director
Leoda Richards
As Diner Patron (uncredited)
Hector Elizondo
As Detective Sunday
Monty O'Grady
As Diner Patron (uncredited)
Richard Gere
As Julian Kaye
Michael Jeffers
As Man at Political Dinner (uncredited)

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Julian Kay is a male escort living a luxurious life in Los Angeles, catering to wealthy and older women. When he starts a relationship with Michelle Stratton, a politician's wife, he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Julian discovers evidence that suggests he's being framed and becomes desperate to clear his name. He confronts his pimp Leon, who refuses to help him, and in a fit of rage, Julian pushes Leon from a balcony, leading to his death. With no one to help him, Julian ends up in jail awaiting trial for murder. Michelle ultimately sacrifices her reputation and marriage to save Julian by telling the police she was with him the night of the murder.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as American Gigolo include The Long Good Friday, Night Moves, Evil Under the Sun, The First Deadly Sin, Hammett, Chan Is Missing.

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American Gigolo was released in theaters on February 8, 1980.