Just a Gigolo
1978, German. Directed by David Hemmings.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelFree
Kanopy
The Roku Channel
Fandango at Home Free
Pluto TV
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Tubi TV
Amazon MX PlayerRent
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- David HemmingsDirector
- David BowiePaul Ambrosius von Przygodski
- Kim NovakHelga von Kaiserling
- Marlene DietrichBaroness von Semering
- Maria SchellPauls Mutti Frau von Przygodski
- Curd JürgensPrince
- Erika PluharEva
- David HemmingsCaptain Hermann Kraft
- Sydne RomeCilly
- Werner PochathOtto
- Rudolf SchündlerOberst Gustav von Przygodski
- Evelyn KünnekeFrau Aeckerle
- Karin HardtFrau Uexkull
Details
- Released
- 16 November 1978
- Original title
- Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Julius Brammer, Irving Caesar, Ennio De Concini
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Just a Gigolo
Come Sunday
2018 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nothing Personal
2009 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gigi & Nate
2022 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Adopt a Highway
2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Year Ago in Winter
2008 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Home Run
2013 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The German Lesson
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Resurrecting the Champ
2007 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Palermo Shooting
2008 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Just a Gigolo: quick answers
Is Just a Gigolo worth watching?
Just a Gigolo doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Just a Gigolo?
Just a Gigolo runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does Just a Gigolo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Just a Gigolo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Just a Gigolo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Just a Gigolo is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Just a Gigolo on?
Just a Gigolo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Just a Gigolo?
If you liked Just a Gigolo, try Come Sunday, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Nothing Personal.
Who directed Just a Gigolo?
Just a Gigolo (1978) was directed by David Hemmings and stars David Bowie, Kim Novak, Marlene Dietrich.