American Gigolo
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American Gigolo is a 1980 film, written and directed by Paul Schrader, who based the film on French director Robert Bresson's Pickpocket (1959).
Richard Gere stars as a male prostitute in Los Angeles who falls in love with the unhappy wife (Lauren Hutton) of a local politician, and is framed for murder. "Call Me" by Blondie is the lead song for the popular soundtrack.
Richard Gere's character Julian Kaye drives a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL convertible.
The wardrobe used in the film placed Armani on the fashion map