Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Home video distributors
Paramount (Home Video) (United States)
Setting
California
Filming locations
California, Malibu
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Schrader
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1981 generic
Titles
| Original title | American Gigolo | |
| Alternate title | Le Gigolo américain |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Paramount (Home Video) (cat. no. 8989) | 1997, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1997 8989 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Schrader |
| Screenplay | Paul Schrader |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
