American Gigolo

Synopsis

Sex! Murder! Blondie? Richard Gere stars as Julian Kaye, a suave and successful male prostitute who specializes in satisfying older women. But when he's framed for the brutal death of an upscale client, Julian struggles to clear his name - a process that's complicated by his romance with a politician's wife (played by then-36-and-super-sexy Lauren Hutton). This role put Gere on the map, and every wannabe playboy could learn from his seductive stares and smooth pickup lines. As for Blondie, after the opening sequence, you won't be able to get "Call Me" out of your head.
Drama / 117 mins

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Top 10 Fun Facts


  1. Superman Christopher Reeve said he wouldn't play the lead role in "American Gigolo"​ for a million dollars - literally.
  2. John Travolta was offered the title role in "American Gigolo"​ but had a strict no nudity clause put in all his contracts. Instead of dropping his pants, he dropped out.
  3. It was a case of musical chairs for the casting of American Gigolo: Gere in, Christie in, Gere out, Travolta in, Christie out, Gere in, Hutton in. Whoa. I'm dizzy.
  4. The iconic look of American Gigolo was created by Ferdinando Scarfiotti but due to Guild policies had to be credited as visual consultant.
  5. Director Paul Schrader cloned his film "American Gigolo"​ and released it as "The Walker"​ in 2007. It was not nearly as successful.
  6. "American Gigolo"​ was the first time a major Hollywood actor participated in frontal nudity in a feature film. It was about time.
  7. It has been said that designer Giorgio Armani transformed director Paul Schrader's "American Gigolo"​ into an hour-and-a-half commercial for Armani sexiness and ease. Sex "sells" and the sexy movie put Armani on the map.
  8. There is no connection between the movie "American Gigolo"​ and David Lee Roth's song "Just a Gigolo,"​ as amusing as it would be.
  9. American new wave band Blondie performed the main theme from "American Gigolo."​ "Call Me"​ was the band's biggest selling single and has been covered by many musical acts. The definitive "Call Me"​ cover was recorded by The Chipmunks for their "comeback album."
  10. "American Gigolo"​ was marketed with the tagline: "He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one." Made you wonder if the "one"​ was broke, gay, or just really smart.

Cast


Richard Gere
Lauren Hutton
Hector Elizondo
Nina Van Pallandt
Bill Duke
Brian Davies
K. Callan

Tom Stewart
Patti Carr
David Cryer
Carol Bruce 
Frances Bergen
Carole Cook
Macdonald Carey 
William Dozier
Peter Turgeon
Robert Wightman
Richard Derr
Jessica Potter

Julian
Michelle
Sunday
Anne
Leon Jaimes
Charles Stratton
Lisa Williams
Mr. Rheiman
Judy Rheiman
Lieutenant Curtis
Mrs. Sloan
Mrs. Laudner
Mrs. Dobrun
Hollywood Actor
Michelle's Lawyer
Julian's Lawyer
Floyd Wicker
Mr. Williams
Jill

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Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Freddie Fields
Jerry Bruckheimer
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