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  American Gigolo
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 “I’m a Gigolo,” a popular French song of the time and admitted that he took from the rich and spent it on the poor.
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 American Gigolo
While American Gigolo 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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 American Gigolo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Rating 4/5 American Gigolo 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 American Gigolo 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.
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 American Gigolo Review
American Gigolo 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 American Gigolo brought some sharp cinematography and intriguing ideas and scenes to the table, the pacing was inconsistent at best.
American Gigolo 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.
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 American Gigolo (1980): Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, and Nina Van Pallandt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
American Gigolo (1980): Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, and Nina Van Pallandt
The Movie: This is the first time I have seen American Gigolo, 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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 American Gigolo (1980)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I've found sitting down to write on `American Gigolo' 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 `American Gigolo' and the flipside, the suitor in `Pretty Woman'.
Julian Kaye (Richard Gere), gigolo extraordinaire, is framed in a murder case.
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 Amazon.co.uk: Officer And A Gentleman, An / American Gigolo [1981]: DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The main character in American Gigolo plays a role that is of average performance and the movie is one that starts lively at the beggining and then dies down.
'American Gigolo' takes this emphasis on design and framing- as well as the look of expense- and applies it to a typical Schrader loner.
'American Gigolo' 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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 American Gigolo Movie: American Gigolo DVD is available from Bestprices.com
American Gigolo Movie: American Gigolo DVD is available from Bestprices.com
Richard Gere is Julian Kay, a slick emotionally and spiritually deprived L.A. hustler in AMERICAN GIGOLO.
AMERICAN GIGOLO is very losely based on French director Robert Bresson's PICKPOCKET.
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 American Gigolo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
American Gigolo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
American Gigolo 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
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 American Gigolo DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows the song that is playing in the backround that he is singing when he's deciding which Armani suit to wear.
American Gigolo is one of my favorite films and yet it is really not one of the greatest films that you might encounter.
"American Gigolo" stars Richard Gere of a high priced male prostitute.
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 American Gigolo
     1980 saw the release of the hit movie, "American Gigolo", 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: American Gigolo 12" Australia 2391-447 Polydor Contains "Call Me"
Soundtrack: American Gigolo Cassette Canada PD4-1-6259 Polydor Contains "Call Me"
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 DVD Empire - Item - American Gigolo / DVD-Video
AMERICAN GIGOLO 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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 Richard Gere
Richard Gere (born August 31, 1949) is an American actor.
He continued to perform in television, movies and theater throughout the 1970s.
His acting career took off in 1980 with the film American Gigolo.
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 American Gigolo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The final installment of the Star Wars saga was both a critical and commercial success.
"American Gigolo explores the flashy career of a male hustler."
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 American Gigolo movie posters and memorabilia at MovieGoods
That wild and crazy guy, Steve Martin, once worked at Disneyland selling maps and guidebooks.
A highly stylized but empty view of seamy low lives marred by a contrived plot, with decent romp in the hay readiness displayed by Gere.
MovieGoods: the web's largest selection of movie posters and memorabilia, including American Gigolo posters.
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 American Gigolo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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.
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 Giorgio Armani, born in Milan, Italy, fashion designer, American Gigolo July 11 in History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Giorgio Armani, born in Milan, Italy, fashion designer, American Gigolo July 11 in History
Giorgio Armani, born in Milan, Italy, fashion designer, American Gigolo
I mean, I have moved six times in the last eight years.
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 Amazon.com: American Gigolo (1980): DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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Julian Kay is on the prowl and looking for someone to please.
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 Weezer - American Gigolo - Last.fm
Music > Weezer > Maladroit > American Gigolo
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 St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: Giorgio Armani
In the 1990s, Armani remained chiefly identified with expensive suits but produced numerous lines.
Armani's popularity in America can be traced to Richard Gere's wardrobe in American Gigolo (1980).
James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, 2002 Gale Group.
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