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A Balasaur Score of 64 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, Metacritic 57/100.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic57/100
748 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul SchraderDirector
- Giorgio MoroderOriginal Music Composer
- Paul SchraderWriter
Cast
- Richard GereJulian Kaye
- Lauren HuttonMichelle Stratton
- Héctor ElizondoDetective Sunday
- Nina van PallandtAnne
- Bill DukeLeon James
- Brian DaviesCharles Stratton
- K CallanLisa Williams
- Tom StewartMr. Rheiman
- Patricia CarrJudy Rheiman
- David CryerLt. Curtis
- Carole CookMrs. Dobrun
- Carol BruceMrs. Sloan
Stills
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Themes
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