American Gigolo Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts

American Gigolo (1980) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Richard Gere as Julian Kaye; Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton; Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday; Nina van Pallandt as Anne; Bill Duke as Leon James; Brian Davies as Charles Stratton; K Callan as Lisa Williams; Tom Stewart as Mr. Rheiman

About American Gigolo

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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