American Gigolo (1980)
Anno di uscita: 1980
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Gigolo americano, Amerikansko zhigolo, Американско жиголо, Gigolô Americano, Le gigolo américain, Ein Mann für gewisse Stunden, Købt af kvinder, Epagelma - Zigolo, Američki žigolo, Amerikai dzsigoló, Den amerikanske gigolo, Amerykanski zigolak, Amerikanskiy zhigolo, Американский жиголо, Manken
Regista: Paul Schrader
Writer: Paul Schrader
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
Executive Producer: Freddie Fields
Società: Freddie Fields Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genere: Drama, Erotic Film, Mystery, Mystery Film
Budget: 5.000.000
Premi & Simili
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: callboy, detective, gay theme, gigolo, infidelity, los angeles, california, murder, suspicion of murder
Storia
Julian (Richard Gere), an escort in Los Angeles, begins a relationship with Michelle (Lauren Hutton), a politician's wife, free of charge. When one of Julian's clients is murdered, Detective Sunday (Alex Rocco) suspects him due to his profession. Julian fears being framed and tries to uncover the truth while avoiding implicating his other clients. Meanwhile, Michelle starts developing feelings for him.
Riassunto
American Gigolo, directed by Paul Schrader in 1980, explores themes of infidelity, trust, and the consequences of a high-end escort's lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles' underbelly, the film follows Julian, a gigolo who finds himself entangled in a murder investigation, threatening his relationships and livelihood.
