American Gigolo

Released Date
February 1, 1980
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$22,743,674 + $0 = $22,743,674
75
Richard Gere

as Julian

87
Hector Elizondo

as Sunday

80
Lauren Hutton

as Michelle

81
Bill Duke

as Leon

100
Carole Cook

as Mrs. Dobrun

1913-1994
Macdonald Carey

as Hollywood Actor

88
K Callan

as Lisa Williams

1919-2007
Carol Bruce

as Mrs. Sloan

86
Patricia Carr

as Judy Rheiman

1922-2006
Frances Bergen

as Mrs. Laudner

88
David Cryer

as Lt. Curtis

About American Gigolo

A Los Angeles male escort, who mostly caters to an older female clientèle, is accused of a murder which he did not commit.

About

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. 

Trivia

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.