The crossword solution for the term 'American Gigolo (1980)' is G-R-E-C-O. American Gigolo is a 1980 crime drama film starring Richard Gere as a high-end male escort in Los Angeles who becomes involved in a murder investigation. The film was directed by Paul Schrader and written by him and his brother Leonard. It was one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to include nudity and strong sexual content. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $50 million at the box office.