American Gigolo

Director: Paul Schrader

1980 / 117min / DCP

Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Blondie, Giorgios Armani and Moroder, “visual consultant” Ferdinando Scarfiotti: this is the movie where Schrader found a new alchemy of style and soul, fusing Italian design, queer aesthetics, and West Coast cool, and religious art ranging from the 12th century to Robert Bresson. Quite simply one of the most visually influential films of the ’80s… though imitators often forget the humanity at its core, and its keen sense for the agony of aloof detachment.

Please Note: Unfortunately, due to severe color fading of the 35mm print we received from the distributor, this film will be screened on DCP.