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ichard Gere became a star thanks to his performance in the sleazy hit AMERICAN GIGOLO. Who could forget the opening scene of Gere driving his Mercedes down the highway?
Gere is Julian Kaye, a Beverly Hills resident who loves women. He admires those who have an appetite for sex. He has his own mansion, an expensive Mercedes, an expensive wardrobe and good looks. That’s why women have sex with him and go to bed with him, otherwise, he would have always been serious for only one.
That’s what Julian becomes once he meets Michelle (Lauren Hutton), who is the wife of a senator. His affections for Michelle changes his life, but his life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that he has been framed in a murder case.
Detective Sunday (Hector Elizondo) is the cop investigating the case and believes that Julian had actually committed the murder. As Julian tries to find the guy who is responsible for the framing, a notorious pimp, he becomes wanted by local police and when the pimp himself gets murdered, Julian finds that he could face prison time.
When Julian tries to come up with an alibi, he seeks help from Michelle, who has, by now, fallen in love with him, but this does not clear Julian of anything.
When Julian is finally arrested, Michelle tries to provide him with the alibi. What will become of Julian when the truth comes out?
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Although Richard Gere’s performance in AMERICAN GIGOLO is stunning, it may be best remembered for its catchy theme song performed by Blondie.
The movie may be dated at times, but it’s worth the rental.
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American Gigolo grossed $23 million at the U.S. box office. 
Director Paul Schrader co-wrote the story and screenplay for Martin Scorsese's '76 classic "Taxi Driver". Schrader's directorial debut was the '78 urban drama "Blue Collar", starring Richard Pryor. Schrader would go on to direct Michael J. Fox in "Light of Day" in 1987.
John Travolta was offered this role first but due to a "no nudity" policy, turned it down. Gere seems to be Travolta's clean up man grabbing parts in "Days of Heaven," "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Chicago" after Travolta turned them down.
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Julie Christie originally was to play the role of the politician's wife when Richard Gere was attached to the project, but she backed out when Gere was replaced by John Travolta. Travolta later dropped out and Gere was hired for the film, but Christie was not offered the role that was eventually played by Lauren Hutton.
The lead role was originally offered to John Travolta, but he turned it down and took the lead part in "Urban Cowboy" instead. See also "An Officer and A Gentleman".
Christopher Reeve was also rumored to have passed on this movie.
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American Gigolo was filmed at locations in Los Angeles, S. California.
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Opening the film is Blondie’s theme song “Call Me.” The song was one of four number one hits for the band. Giorgio Moroder did the original soundtrack score. The track listing is as follows:
1. "Theme: Call Me" by Blondie
2. "Love And Passion" by Cheryl Barnes
3. "Night Drive" by Giorgio Moroder
4. "Hello Mr. W.A.M." (Finale) by Giorgio Moroder
5. "The Apartment" by Giorgio Moroder
6. "Palm Springs Drive" by Giorgio Moroder
7. "Night Drive" (Reprise) by Giorgio Moroder
8. "The Seduction" (Love Theme) by Giorgio Moroder
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