Just a Gigolo (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1978, Just a Gigolo is a drama film directed by David Hemmings, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. After World War I, a war hero returns to Berlin to find that there's no place for him--he has no skills other than what he learned in the army, and can only find menial, low-paying jobs. He decides to become a gigolo to lonely rich women.
Who’s in it. Just a Gigolo stars David Bowie as Paul Ambrosius von Przygodski, Kim Novak as Helga von Kaiserling, Marlene Dietrich as Baroness von Semering and Maria Schell as Pauls Mutti Frau von Przygodski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Just a Gigolo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just a Gigolo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just a Gigolo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just a Gigolo (1978)?
- In US, Just a Gigolo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just a Gigolo worth watching?
- Just a Gigolo holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just a Gigolo?
- Just a Gigolo stars David Bowie, Kim Novak, Marlene Dietrich, Maria Schell and Curd Jürgens.
- When was Just a Gigolo released?
- Just a Gigolo was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.