Movie Description
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
(1980)Overview
A slick promoter in the bodybuilding subculture of Venice Beach, California, finds what he considers a diamond in the rough: a dedicated but somewhat mentally challenged young man who wants to win bodybuilding championships, but needs some help and direction--and the promoter thinks he's just the one to do it.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jonathan Kaplan
- Producer : Neil T. Maffeo
- Editor : LaReine Johnston
- Cast : Richard Hatch,Kay Lenz,Jeanette Nolan,Joe Santos,Jack Carter,Veronica Hamel,Kenneth McMillan,Franco Columbu,Frank Zane,Tim Kimber,Bobby Van,Walter Burke,Sam Laws,Paul Bartel,Paul Bryar,Steve Davis,James Hong,Don Hanmer,Paddy Jerome,Larry Jacobs,Stacy Bentley,Claude Stern,Lisa Lyon,Tom Platz,Tara Strohmeier,William S. Taylor
Cast
Nick Demec
Jenny O'Rourke
Rose MacIntosh
Barry Layton
Mancuso
Sheila Dodge
Joseph Demec
Self
Self
Todd Nash
Emcee
Priest
Stan
Director
Uncle Sam
Ken Rock
Desk Clerk
Car Salesman
Mr. Davidson
Self
Self
Self
Self
Robbie (uncredited)
Tara
Bill (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Hustler of Muscle Beach
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-05-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesFuria/Oringer Productions
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- TV Movie
