American Gigolo

1980 · 117 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 30,761 VOTES · DIR. Paul Schrader

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,093 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:22 Julian. You came all the way out here?
00:07:22 5C, straight in-and-out job. Nothing fancy. Do me a favour.
00:10:47 Fine.
00:15:00 you're something really special, aren't you?
00:21:04 I'm serious. They want you back this week.
00:26:59 I told you, you're mistaken.
00:31:19 The one I want is over here. There it is.
00:35:18 - I'll buy you that stereo. - I got a stereo.
00:40:03 I get the Salvation Army.
00:42:59 Look, Detective...
00:48:09 Been very nice talking to you... Mrs Stratton.
00:51:42 How do you do it, Julian?
00:55:02 Julian.
00:59:03 Thank you. It's been a wonderful evening.
01:03:00 So am I. I'm getting 15.
01:05:54 What about Leon James, the black guy?
01:10:48 Floyd... Floyd Wicker. Nice name.
01:14:20 Not to see your wife again?
01:19:57 Straight?
01:29:33 I'm not supposed to tell.
01:34:00 What are you going to do?
01:39:21 Police want you real bad, Julie.
01:45:14 Don't come back, Michelle.
01:51:44 English

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,093
Dialogue density9.3 lines / min
First line00:03:22
Final line01:51:44

Production Record

DirectorPaul Schrader
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$52,700,000
IMDb votes30,761