American Gigolo [4K UHD]

Making its 4K Debut!

Hot off penning the screenplays for Martin Scorsese’s masterpieces Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, Paul Schrader took the director’s chair for the third time with 1980’s American Gigolo—a gripping neo-noir crime drama set against the backdrop of late-70s Los Angeles. Featuring a breakout performance by Richard Gere, the film remains a landmark of style, music, and intrigue.

Synopsis:
In a world of wealth, desire, and deception, high-end male escort Julian Kay (Richard Gere) caters to affluent women in need. But when the wife of a powerful financier is found murdered, Julian becomes the prime suspect. As he fights to prove his innocence, Julian unravels a dark conspiracy—forcing him to confront his own identity and place in a society built on lust and corruption.

Celebrated for its sleek cinematography by John Bailey, iconic fashion designs by Giorgio Armani, and a pulsating soundtrack by Giorgio Moroder (including Blondie’s Grammy-nominated anthem Call Me), American Gigolo cemented itself as an era-defining classic.

Co-Starring:
Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Bill Duke, Nina van Pallandt, and Brian Davies.

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

• 4K Remaster from the Original Negative by Arrow Films
• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Presentation with Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible)
• Original Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 Audio Options
• Optional English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Bonus Materials:

• Audio Commentary with Film Critic Adrian Martin
• The Schrader Touch – Interview with Writer/Director Paul Schrader
• Six Ways to Sunday – Interview with Actor Héctor Elizondo on Detective Sunday
• The Business of Pleasure – Interview with Actor Bill Duke on the Role of Leon
• Montages and Monologues – Interview with Editor Richard Halsey on Cutting American Gigolo
• The Non-Conformist – Interview with Camera Operator King Baggot
• Man Machine – Interview with Music Supervisor & KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox on Giorgio Moroder’s Iconic Score
• American Icon – Interview with Professor Jennifer Clark on the Film’s Fashion Legacy
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Image Gallery
• Reversible Sleeve Featuring Original and Newly Commissioned Artwork by Tommy Pocket

Cast & Crew:

Starring:

• Richard Gere as Julian Kay
• Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton
• Bill Duke as Leon
• Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday
• Nina van Pallandt as Anne
• Brian Davies as Charles Stratton
• K Callan as Mrs. Dobrun
• Tom Stewart as Mr. Williams
• Patti Carr as Judy Rheiman
• David Cryer as Mr. Rheiman
• Carole Cook as Mrs. Sloan
• Carol Bruce as Mrs. Williams
• Frances Bergen as Mrs. Dobrun
• William Dozier as Mr. Sloan
• Peter Turgeon as Mr. Sloan’s Associate
• Robert Wightman as Young Man
• Richard Derr as Mr. Smith
• Jessica Potter as Receptionist

Director: Paul Schrader
Writer: Paul Schrader
Cinematography: John Bailey
Music: Giorgio Moroder
Costume Design: Giorgio Armani