Film1980117 min

American Gigolo

Name: American Gigolo
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1980
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, K Callan, Carole Cook

Taste attributes: crimedramaromancedetectivemysteryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancelove conquers allsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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

Boxlist takeA weighty crime drama that is intimate, stirring and grounded. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.1 /10

TMDB · 422 votes

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What lines up

Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

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Originality: Balanced originality, where this profile leans fresh / original

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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.

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