The dictionary defines gigolo as a man supported by a woman in return for his sexual attentions and companionship.
In America gigolos are seen as effete walkers of old ladies, but once upon a time, especially in the old continent, gigolos had not only to be good dancers, but also tough guys.
He openly sang Im a Gigolo, a popular French song of the time and admitted that he took from the rich and spent it on the poor.
While AmericanGigolo isn't as bad a film as many say, the heavy narcissism of the characters and the sets can be aggravating.
He's the sort of manufactured fantasy that American women have long indulged in, like a visit to an Elysian spring, where men exist as beautiful statues easily animated for the satisfaction of their secret desires, compliant gods who are as easily manipulated as children.
Indiscretion of an American Wife or the indefatigable Warren Beatty in The Roman Spring of Mrs.
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Rating 4/5 AmericanGigolo is one of my favorite films and yet it is really not one of the greatest films that you might encounter.
One might be able to argue that AmericanGigolo was one of the films that literally catapulted the movie going public into the 1980's mindset of materialism.
Julian enjoys being a gigolo because he is the best there is. He wouldn't (and doesn't) enjoy it when it isn't on his terms.
AmericanGigolo is a strikingly accurate portrayal of the early 80's Beverly Hills lifestyle, yet despite its glitz and flashy cinematography it's also a significantly flawed film.
In addition while AmericanGigolo brought some sharp cinematography and intriguing ideas and scenes to the table, the pacing was inconsistent at best.
AmericanGigolo could have been so much more, but as it stands it serves up a serviceable storyline and a decent snapshot into the 80's lifestyle.
American Gigolo (1980): Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, and Nina Van Pallandt(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
AmericanGigolo (1980): Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, and Nina Van Pallandt
The Movie: This is the first time I have seen AmericanGigolo, I may have caught snippets of it on TV, but never watched the whole movie from start to finish.
Gere stars as Julian Kay, a gigolo who falls in love with the wife of a prominent politician.
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I've found sitting down to write on `AmericanGigolo' very difficult, and it took a while to put my finger on why.
This would be particularly standard Hollywood typecasting if it weren't for the fact that Gere played the hooker in `AmericanGigolo' and the flipside, the suitor in `Pretty Woman'.
Julian Kaye (Richard Gere), gigolo extraordinaire, is framed in a murder case.
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The main character in AmericanGigolo plays a role that is of average performance and the movie is one that starts lively at the beggining and then dies down.
'AmericanGigolo' takes this emphasis on design and framing- as well as the look of expense- and applies it to a typical Schrader loner.
'AmericanGigolo' is worth checking out- the 'high style' and depiction of gay subculture would inform the 'high concept' of Bruckheimer and lead to the shallowest form of cinema.
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AmericanGigolo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
AmericanGigolo is a 1980 film, written and directed by (additional info and facts about Paul Schrader) Paul Schrader, who based the film on French director (additional info and facts about Robert Bresson) Robert Bresson's Pickpocket (1959).
The wardrobe used in the film placed Armani on the fashion map
1980 saw the release of the hit movie, "AmericanGigolo", featuring Blondie's "Call Me". Staying at Number One for 6 weeks in the USA, "Call Me" was the biggest hit of Blondie's career.
Soundtrack: AmericanGigolo 12" Australia 2391-447 Polydor Contains "Call Me"
Soundtrack: AmericanGigolo Cassette Canada PD4-1-6259 Polydor Contains "Call Me"
AMERICANGIGOLO has been a popular (if not critical) favorite since its release in 1980, and Paramount’s new DVD does a fine job of bringing it into the digital age.
Richard Gere plays Julian Kaye, a high-priced L.A. gigolo at the top of his game, serving as escort and companion--among other, less public, duties--to various wealthy, middle-aged women.
While it’s clear that he treats his clients with a great deal of respect, he also harbors a great deal of empathy: he explains that the most re
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High-living prostitute Julian Kay (Richard Gere) has it all.
But his life falls apart after he does a favor for his former pimp (Bill Duke) and the trick turns up dead a short while later; Julian's actual client won't give him an alibi, and police detective Sunday (Hector Elizondo) doesn't believe the gigolo's denials.
The one person who can help him is frustrated politician's wife, Michelle (Lauren Hutton), if only Julian could let down his defenses and accept her gesture of love.