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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.8 / 100
1980·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 57m

AMERICAN GIGOLO

“He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.”

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.

Above the Line
Paul Schrader·DirectorPaul Schrader·WriterJohn Bailey·Director of PhotographyGiorgio Moroder·Original Music ComposerRichard Halsey·Editor
Cast
Richard Gere·Julian KayeLauren Hutton·Michelle StrattonHéctor Elizondo·Detective SundayNina van Pallandt·AnneBill Duke·Leon JamesBrian Davies·Charles StrattonK Callan·Lisa WilliamsTom Stewart·Mr. RheimanPatricia Carr·Judy RheimanDavid Cryer·Lt. Curtis
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Paul Schrader·DirectorCynnie Troup·Script SupervisorPeter Bogart·Assistant DirectorWilliam S. Beasley·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Paul Schrader·Writer
Camera· 6
John Bailey·Director of PhotographyLeslie Hill·Camera TechnicianRichard Walden·Camera TechnicianJohn R. Shannon·Still PhotographerKirsten Glover·Camera TechnicianKing Baggot·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Richard Halsey·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Giorgio Moroder·Original Music ComposerBob Badami·Music EditorRay Alba·Sound Effects EditorBert Schoenfeld·Sound Effects EditorCarl Mahakian·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 8
Edward Richardson·Art DirectionFerdinando Scarfiotti·Production DesignGiorgio Armani·Costume DesignGeorge Gaines·Set DecorationMark Fabus·Set DesignerJulian Zutz·Construction CoordinatorR. Gilbert Clayton·Production IllustratorDaniel C. Striepeke·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Freddie Fields·Executive ProducerJerry Bruckheimer·ProducerLois Kramer Hartwick·Location ManagerNeil Machlis·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
George Holmes·Gaffer
By the Numbers
77.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
69%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$53M
ROI 954%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Sophisticated
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a light-colored suit jacket, striped shirt, and dark tie stands with his left hand in his pocket, looking to his right. He is illuminated by horizontal”

dramamystery
Key Elements
Suit JacketStriped ShirtTieTrousersBelt
Atmosphere
Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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