Hustling
Synopsis
Based on Gail Sheehy's book, this film chronicles how a reporter for a New York City magazine decided to investigate the city's prostitution industry to find out just who was making all the money. What she found out caused a firestorm of controversy--that many of the city's richest and most powerful families and corporations benefited directly and indirectly from the illegal sex business.
Top Cast
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Lee Remick
Fran Morrison
Jill Clayburgh
Wanda
Monte Markham
Orin Dietrich
Alex Rocco
Swifty
Melanie Mayron
Dee Dee
Beverly Hope Atkinson
Giselle
Dick O'Neill
Keogh
Burt Young
Gustavino
Paul Benedict
Lester Traube
John Sylvester White
Geist
Allan Miller
Harold Levine
Burke Byrnes
Bus Driver
James Andronica
Van Patrolman
Howard Hesseman
Detective
Clifford A. Pellow
Business Suit
Stephen Nathan
Bluejeans
Alex Colon
Sgt. Morales
Richard Keith
Marian Haal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Fay Kanin, Gail Sheehy
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Hustling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Television, Lillian Gallo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Fay Kanin, Gail Sheehy
Jerry Fielding
Wilmer Butler
George Jay Nicholson
Lillian Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Fay Kanin
Writer
Lillian Gallo
Producer
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hustling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hustling about?
Based on Gail Sheehy's book, this film chronicles how a reporter for a New York City magazine decided to investigate the city's prostitution industry to find out just who was making all the money. What she found out caused a firestorm of controversy--that many of the city's richest and most powerful families and corporations benefited directly and indirectly from the illegal sex business.
Who directed Hustling?
Hustling was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Hustling?
The principal cast of Hustling includes Lee Remick, Jill Clayburgh, Monte Markham, Alex Rocco, Melanie Mayron.
When was Hustling released and how long is it?
Hustling was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hustling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hustling was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Hustling based on a book or true story?
Hustling is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gail Sheehy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hustling?
Hustling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).