American Gigolo: the film that changed Richard Gere’s career forever

Every great actor has one film that changes everything. For Richard Gere, that film was American Gigolo. Released in 1980 and directed by Paul Schrader, it didn’t simply make Richard Gere a star. It transformed him into an international icon, redefining the image of the leading man in modern cinema. But reducing American Gigolo to … Continua a leggere American Gigolo: The Film That Changed Richard Gere’s Career Forever

Before American Gigolo: the unknown years that built Richard Gere

When people think of Richard Gere, they usually picture the man who became an international icon with American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, and Pretty Woman. But every star has a beginning. Long before Hollywood discovered him, Richard Gere was simply a young man trying to find his place in the world. Those early … Continua a leggere Before American Gigolo: the unknown years that built Richard Gere