American Gigolo

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. ??Ed Sutton Awards: 2 nominationsBudget: $4,800,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $22,743,674Soundtrack: The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage (by Smokey Robinson (as W. Robinson) and Marvin Tarplin (as M. Tarplin))Paul SchraderRichard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo1980-02-01 (United States)tt0080365