Julian Kay is a high-end Los Angeles escort whose polished, materialistically perfect life is shattered when he is framed for the murder of a wealthy client.

Isolation, narcissism, the hollowness of materialism, and the search for authentic human connection. 'American Gigolo' and '80s noir – Around the edges

The following report analyzes , directed by Paul Schrader and starring Richard Gere as Julian Kay. Overview Release Date: February 1, 1980 Genre: Neo-noir / Crime Drama / Character Study

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Julian Kay is a high-end Los Angeles escort whose polished, materialistically perfect life is shattered when he is framed for the murder of a wealthy client.

Isolation, narcissism, the hollowness of materialism, and the search for authentic human connection. 'American Gigolo' and '80s noir – Around the edges

The following report analyzes , directed by Paul Schrader and starring Richard Gere as Julian Kay. Overview Release Date: February 1, 1980 Genre: Neo-noir / Crime Drama / Character Study