Genre: psychological drama
With: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo
Director: Paul Schrader
Release: 1980
Studio: Pierre Associates, Paramount Pictures – Paramount Pictures
Rating: R
MBiS score: 7.9/10
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Story-line: handsome Julian Kay, a fixture of L.A.’s elegant set, caters to mature women as a tourist guide and gigolo. For sure, his job comes with perks aplenty, but personal safety is not one of them.
Pluses: good acting, Paul Schrader’s screenplay and direction.
Minuses: none really.
Comments: don’t be misled by AMERICAN GIGOLO’s title: it’s neither filthy nor exploitative. In fact, it’s a serious and very watchable movie. One of many milestones in Richard Gere’s career.
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