Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Deuce Bigalow sitting on a bench with the leaning Tower of Pisa in the background as a pigeon is perched on his shoe.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMike Bigelow
Screenplay by
Story byRob Schneider
Based on
Characters
by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMarc Felperlaan
Edited by
  • Peck Prior
  • Sandy Solowitz
Music byJames L. Venable
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • August 12, 2005 (2005-08-12)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$22 million[1]
Box office$45.3 million[1]

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo is a 2005 American crime sex comedy film directed by Mike Bigelow from a screenplay by Rob Schneider, David Garrett, and Jason Wardand. The film is the sequel to Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) and stars Schneider (reprising his role from the first film), Eddie Griffin, Til Schweiger, and Jeroen Krabbé. The plot involves male prostitute Deuce Bigalow visiting his former pimp T.J. in Amsterdam, and looking for a murderer who is killing the greatest "man-whores" of Europe.

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo was released in the United States on August 12, 2005, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received worse reviews and earned less money than its predecessor, grossing over $45 million worldwide against a $22 million budget. It was also nominated for Worst Picture at the 26th Golden Raspberry Awards, while Schneider won Worst Actor.

  1. ^ a b "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved May 13, 2023.