Richard Gere,
Lauren Hutton,
Hector Elizondo,
Nina Van Pallandt,
Bill Duke
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A slick Los Angeles callboy finds love and redemption in Paul Schrader's ultra-stylish drama. High-living prostitute Julian Kay (Richard Gere, stepping in for John Travolta) has it all: the Mercedes, ... read more
DVD Release Date: May 23, 2000
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February 8, 2012Paul Schrader's homage to Bresson's Pickpocket proves three things:
1) Being a good screenwriter doesn't automatically make you a good director.
2) Hector Elizondo was bald even when he was young.
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April 16, 2011I think that American Gigalo is an underrated movie to say the least. Most people who do admit to being a fan of it say that it's just because they like Richard Gere in anything. Not only do I think this is a whole-heartedly good movie, it's way more conscious of its time period ... read more
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March 23, 2011First of all, excellent cinematography and cool music (it was all based on Blondie's song call me). What I didn't like was the cast, they weren't that great, especially Gere. The best part was the end. Overall, it's a pretty good drama, but it really could have been better.
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August 12, 2007Richard Gere is electrifying as the title role in this stylish, sexually charged drama film.
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June 9, 2008a hallmark film for its time..great start then sinks under its own weight..a bit pretntious and serious..could have been alot more fun if it was handled lighter....not gere's best role to be sure..but he does an adequate job. Great soundtrack though!
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June 7, 2011a favorite from back in the day....i still play smoky robinson ''just a mirage'' song before i head out on tour....lol
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March 23, 2011Am I the only one who doesn't find Gere attractive? His acting in this movie is pretty one dimensional. What I liked about this movie was the story, especially the ending which was the most exciting part of the whole movie, and I loved the cinematography, this is a sharp lookin... read more
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April 1, 2010(1980 Director: Paul Schrader) This movie is a must-see for the time period, for a movie that gave Richard Gere his fame...Oh, by the way, THIS IS RICHARD GERE WEEK!!
Critic Reviews
May 9, 2011
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff, Variety
Schrader's third outing as a director is betrayed by a curious, uncharacteristic evasiveness at its core. Full Review
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The whole movie has a winning sadness about it; take away the story's sensational aspects and what you have is a study in loneliness. Full Review
June 30, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Stylish but emotionally hollow, Paul Schrader's morality tale of a callboy (played by Richard Gere), offers some visual pleasures, including Armani's slick wardrobe. Full Review
May 9, 2011
Film4
Schrader manages to underline the glamour of the protagonist's profession while at the same time illustrating its seedy underside. Full Review
May 9, 2011
TV Guide's Movie Guide
The story becomes increasingly implausible as its thriller elements kick in, but the moving last shot achieves a sense of spiritual transcendence and grace rare in American movies. Full Review
May 9, 2011
Sky Movies
Although the film rather loses its grip in the last two reels, this is, on the whole, an impressive piece of work. Full Review
May 24, 2008
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Pure fantasy.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
It all becomes something of an academic, if entertaining, exercise that fails to stir the emotions. Full Review
October 2, 2004
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Turn off the sound and just enjoy the visuals.
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