American Gigolo(1980) is a good film hampered by a below average performance from Richard Gere. If the lead had been played by someone who could do something with the role then the film would have been an improvement. Paul Schrader films some good scenes with provocative ideas. Slight disappointment after the director's brilliant debut of Blue Collar(1978) and his very good road film, Hardcore(1979). American Gigolo(1980) has its bright spots but these bright spots are few and wide spread throughout the story.
Review of American Gigolo
