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One of Richard Gere’s First Movie Roles Was This Electric ’70s Crime Drama Opposite Diane Keaton
Richard Gere and Diane Keaton star opposite one another in the crime drama Looking For Mr. Goodbar, which was inspired by a ...
Barry Diller Says John Travolta Exited ‘American Gigolo’ Because of “Somewhat Gay Subtext”
The movie ended up starring Richard Gere in a breakthrough role, with Diller adding that Gere "would go on to break up my ...
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Exec claims John Travolta’s infamous exit from ‘American Gigolo’ was due to film’s “gay subtext”
In his new memoir, Barry Diller writes that he thought Travolta's excuses for leaving the film at the time were just cover.
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John Travolta was too “afraid” of “gay subtext” to star in ‘American Gigolo,’ Barry Diller claims
In his juicy tell-all memoir, Barry Diller remembers the real reason John Travolta got cold feet over 'American Gigolo.' ...
John Travolta Pulled Out of Early Film Role For 1 Reason, New Book Claims
John Travolta’s reasons for pulling out of the movie American Gigolo in the late 1970s are apparently up for debate. In his ...
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A date at Richard Gere’s house: ‘Life isn’t about money or power, but about love and affection’
EL PAÍS talks with the actor about his career, his life, his social activism, the US president, and the world we live in, ...
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5 Roles Christopher Reeve Turned Down After Superman
Christopher Reeve walked away from some very significant roles after Superman — including one that made Richard Gere a star.
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John Travolta was too “afraid” of “gay subtext” to star in ‘American Gigolo,’ Barry Diller claims
Riding high off of Grease‘s success, Diller was eager for Travolta to play the lead in a lurid neo-noir from new Hollywood hot-shot Paul Schrader, American Gigolo. The actor was already attached ...