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American Gigolo (1980): movie guide
American Gigolo (1980) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery running about 117 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 759 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-02-01
- Runtime: 117 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-02-01
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What is American Gigolo about?
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.
Cast highlights
American Gigolo features Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke, Brian Davies. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-02-01. Runtime: 117 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (759 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is American Gigolo?
- American Gigolo is listed as Crime, Drama, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is American Gigolo?
- American Gigolo runs about 117 minutes.
- Who stars in American Gigolo?
- Cast highlights include Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke, Brian Davies.
- Does Cinema Box stream American Gigolo?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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