American Gigolo (1980)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" 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. The film, was later made into a one season "

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" 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. The film, was later made into a one season "

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated; R Why it’s rated: Male and female nudity, coarse language, and drug use "

My Favorite Films of 1980 (15 movies items)

" "Julie, I made you! I taught you everything you know! How to dress, table manners, how to move, how to make love..." Directed by Paul Schrader Written by Paul Schrader Music by Giorgio Moroder Cinematography by John Bailey Editing by Richard Halsey"

My Favourite Film Taglines (67 movies items)

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

Movies I Watched in November 2021 Movies (29 movies items)

" Date: 11/2/2021 Viewed: HBO Max First Viewing Note: I've only seen a couple of Paul Schrader movies, and I really enjoy them. American Gigolo sparked my curiosity, so I decided to watch it after hearing about it for years. Unfortunately, the film did not live up to my expectations. American Gigolo isn't a bad film, but it isn't for me. The concept of a male prostitute who is a prime suspect in a murder investigation appeals to me. To be honest, I found the film to be slow and boring. It too"

Movies Watched in 2021 (220 movies items)

"rewatched 30/06/21 then 6/10 now 7/10 "

Elokuvat 2020 (530 movies items)

"Losilaista mieshuoraa syytetään murhasta, jonka hän saattoi tehdä tai olla tekemättä. American Gigolo taitaa olla Richard Gere -yleisölle liian raskassoutuinen ja eksentrinen, sekä Paul Schrader -yleisölle liian pintapuolinen ja terätön. Minusta American Gigolo on kelpo neo noir, mukana sopivissa määrin silmäniskuja lajityypin perinteelle, vieraantuneen yksilöihmisen kujanjuoksua sekä räkäisiä yksityiskohtia. En tiennyt aiemmin, kuinka suuressa velassa Amerikan Psyko (kirjaa t"