--- product_id: 10718680 title: "Fading Gigolo" price: "£8.70" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10718680-fading-gigolo store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Fading Gigolo **Price:** £8.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fading Gigolo - **How much does it cost?** £8.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10718680-fading-gigolo) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Murray (Woody Allen) talks his friend Fioravante (John Turturro) into becoming a gigolo as a way of making some much needed cash after an out-of-the-blue request from his dermatologist (Sharon Stone). With Murray acting as Fioravante's manager, the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Also stars Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber and Sofía Vergara. Excellent! 30 October 2013 | by slabihoud (Austria) See all my reviews John Turturro proofed that he can handle a light comedy as an actor as well as a director. It is easy to see how he got Woody Allen to appear in his film because the story could be by Woody Allen himself and the figure Allen plays sounds as familiar as it can be. Even the Jewish neighborhood fits very well. The movie starts out with no waste of time as a Woody Allen-style comedy without overdoing it. Allen coaxes Turturro, who works in a flower shop to become a hired lover for rich middle aged ladies. They share the money he gets and Allen spends it for the black! family he lives with. This partnership works out pretty fast and quite successful. But then the story does a sudden turn into deeper emotions when Allen connects him with the widow Avigal who is a devoted Jewess who after two years still mourns her dead husband... Although many scenes begin as a comedy some end on a very touching note. John Turturro knows when it is best to let the audience guess what will come next. Although a bit of a fairy tale story he never completely leaves the bounds of reality, especially in the end of the film. I left the theater with a smile. (seen at the Viennale - Vienna International Film Festival) --IMBD.com Review: A John Turturro Movie in Name Only - Imitation is the highest form of flattery. There is barely a difference between this film and a Woody Allen film. That is a good thing. If you like any of Woody Allen’s many fine movies, you’ll like this one. This movie was included among the movie trailers before the main attraction of the DVD begins. My interest was drawn immediately when Woody Allen appeared in the first few moments. I concluded after a short that this was a Woody Allen film, but I was darned if I could recall this one. Then the trailer advertises, “A film by John Turturro, ....” What? John Turturro wrote and directed this movie. Don’t be fooled, though. It may say, “by John Turturro,” but it appears to me that Woody Allen was the indirect, if not guiding, inspiration of this funny romp. This is not a bad thing. You won’t be wasting time watching this movie. The acting is good, good plot, Turturro is a decent director. It also has all the hallmarks of a Woody Allen film: A neebish main character. Upscale New York setting. A plot containing elements of sexual intrigue. Puckish, smart, witty dialogue. The most important give-away: length of the movie. This movie is 90 minutes long. I would say that 95 percent or more of Woody’s films are 90 minutes, no more, no less, like this one. Woody Allen shines in this film. John Turturro wrote his character as a withdrawn, sullen, retiring character, who Allen is trying to motivate into a three-some. Thus, the spotlight is always on Woody Allen, if not because his character has more personality. Allen and John Turturro are like salt and pepper and there is an odd chemistry to their on-screen personas. All in all, a good, watchable, enjoyable movie. Review: I love this film - What do I love about this film? 1. the fabulous and memorable jazz music, 2. the original and quirky premise of the plot (men resorting to sex work in a downturn economy), 3. the fascinating glimpses of how constricting life can be for a woman in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, 4. the moment when Vanessa Paradis quietly, modestly speaks truth to patriarchal power, 5. the humanity, decency, and sensitivity of Turturro's character, 6. the biracial relationship of Woody Allen's character and his wife Othella, and his affectionate fathering as "Papa Mo," who explains the definition of words like "ensorcelled" to his young step-sons, 7. the lice sub-plot 8. the humor that grows organically out of the plot 9. the ending--which is not predictable and which illustrates the theme that "Where there is love, there is pain." 10. the gritty sense of NYC evoked in the film. In my opinion, it's a perfect film: startlingly original and full of charm and decency. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | John Turturro, Leiv Schreiber, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Paradis, Woody Allen | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 270 Reviews | | Format | Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Genre | Comedy | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 30 minutes | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Comedy - **Format:** Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Woody Allen, Vanessa Paradis, Sofia Vergara, Leiv Schreiber, John Turturro, Sharon Stone - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 30 minutes ## Images ![Fading Gigolo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Utyqufp+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A John Turturro Movie in Name Only *by J***R on May 11, 2017* Imitation is the highest form of flattery. There is barely a difference between this film and a Woody Allen film. That is a good thing. If you like any of Woody Allen’s many fine movies, you’ll like this one. This movie was included among the movie trailers before the main attraction of the DVD begins. My interest was drawn immediately when Woody Allen appeared in the first few moments. I concluded after a short that this was a Woody Allen film, but I was darned if I could recall this one. Then the trailer advertises, “A film by John Turturro, ....” What? John Turturro wrote and directed this movie. Don’t be fooled, though. It may say, “by John Turturro,” but it appears to me that Woody Allen was the indirect, if not guiding, inspiration of this funny romp. This is not a bad thing. You won’t be wasting time watching this movie. The acting is good, good plot, Turturro is a decent director. It also has all the hallmarks of a Woody Allen film: A neebish main character. Upscale New York setting. A plot containing elements of sexual intrigue. Puckish, smart, witty dialogue. The most important give-away: length of the movie. This movie is 90 minutes long. I would say that 95 percent or more of Woody’s films are 90 minutes, no more, no less, like this one. Woody Allen shines in this film. John Turturro wrote his character as a withdrawn, sullen, retiring character, who Allen is trying to motivate into a three-some. Thus, the spotlight is always on Woody Allen, if not because his character has more personality. Allen and John Turturro are like salt and pepper and there is an odd chemistry to their on-screen personas. All in all, a good, watchable, enjoyable movie. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this film *by E***E on April 5, 2020* What do I love about this film? 1. the fabulous and memorable jazz music, 2. the original and quirky premise of the plot (men resorting to sex work in a downturn economy), 3. the fascinating glimpses of how constricting life can be for a woman in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, 4. the moment when Vanessa Paradis quietly, modestly speaks truth to patriarchal power, 5. the humanity, decency, and sensitivity of Turturro's character, 6. the biracial relationship of Woody Allen's character and his wife Othella, and his affectionate fathering as "Papa Mo," who explains the definition of words like "ensorcelled" to his young step-sons, 7. the lice sub-plot 8. the humor that grows organically out of the plot 9. the ending--which is not predictable and which illustrates the theme that "Where there is love, there is pain." 10. the gritty sense of NYC evoked in the film. In my opinion, it's a perfect film: startlingly original and full of charm and decency. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Movie! *by P***S on November 29, 2015* Wonderful wonderful Movie. Of course i loved seeing Sophia Vergara (sp?) (and didnt know she was in movie) and think she is the epitomie of the woman i want in life (as long as she likes to dance)! Sorry, i was ina fantasy. I love Turturro's charachter portrayal, he does "his job" more as a "thing to do" instead of enjoying the lust, excitement, euphoria and pleasure of his encounters. Since im a ballroom dancer im thinking when i retire i have an idea how to "supplement my income" 🤗 ## Frequently Bought Together - Fading Gigolo - Celebrity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10718680-fading-gigolo](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10718680-fading-gigolo) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*