New on Blu-ray & 4K: AMERICAN GIGOLO (1980) - Arrow Limited Edition

American Gigolo 1980 New On Bluray And 4k

Product Description: Paul Schrader, hot off writing the scripts for Martin Scorsese’s immortal classics Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, stepped into the director’s chair for the third time with 1980’s American Gigolo, a gripping tale of intrigue and deception set against the backdrop of sultry late-70s Los Angeles and starring Richard Gere in a breakthrough performance.

In a world of wealth and desire, high-end male escort Julian Kay (Gere) offers his love and attention to women in need. But when a client, the wife of a sadistic finance magnate, is found dead, all eyes turn to Julian as the prime suspect. Realizing he’s being framed, Julian races to prove his innocence, determined to unravel the mystery behind the setup. As he digs deeper into the case, he embarks on a journey that forces him to confront his own identity.

American Gigolo is a feast for the senses thanks to cinematography by John Bailey and costume design by Giorgio Armani, not to mention a soundtrack courtesy of “Father of Disco” Giorgio Moroder including the Grammy-nominated anthem “Call Me” by Blondie. Co-starring Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, and Bill Duke, American Gigolo is presented here in a brand new 4K remaster and packed with bonus features.

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Director: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Runtime: 117 min

Rating: R

Language: English

Studio: Arrow

Home Video Release Date: June 18, 2024

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Blu-ray - Limited Edition

4K Ultra HD - Limited Edition

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Blu-ray

Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Region: Region A/1

4K Ultra HD

Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Region: Region A/1

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Dubbed:

Blu-ray: None
4K Ultra HD: None

Audio Formats:

Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, LPCM Mono, LPCM 2.0
4K Ultra HD: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

SUBTITLES

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Blu-ray: English SDH

4K Ultra HD: English SDH

SPECIAL FEATURES & EXTRAS

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Brand new 4K remaster from the original negative by Arrow Films
High Definition Blu-ray presentation
Original mono, stereo and 5.1 audio options
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary with film critic Adrian Martin
Brand new interview with writer/director Paul Schrader
Six Ways to Sunday, a brand new interview with actor Héctor Elizondo on detecting his character
The Business of PLEASURE, a brand new interview with actor Bill Duke on Leon’s profession
Montages and Monologues, a brand new interview with editor Richard Halsey on putting American Gigolo together
The Non-Conformist, a brand new interview with camera operator King Baggot on American Gigolo
Man Machine, a brand new interview with music supervisor & KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox on the music of Giorgio Moroder
American Icon, a brand new interview with Professor Jennifer Clark on American Gigolo and the fashion landscape of the 80s
Original trailer
Image gallery
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Six postcard-sized reproduction artcards
Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Neil Sinyard, an archival article by Bill Nichols, and original pressbook materials