Hustle
“She's the call girl. He's the cop. They both take their jobs seriously.”
Synopsis
The body of teenager Gloria Hollinger is found dead on a Los Angeles beach, and Lt. Phil Gaines is in charge of the investigation. Gaines learns that the girl, a stripper and prostitute, committed suicide, but he ignores the connection between her and a powerful mob lawyer, Leo Sellers. Hollinger's father, however, is not satisfied with Gaines's results, and attempts to investigate the case on his own.
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Hustle (1975) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Lt. Phil Gaines
Catherine Deneuve
Nicole Britton
Ben Johnson
Marty Hollinger
Paul Winfield
Louis Belgrave
Eileen Brennan
Paula Hollinger
Eddie Albert
Leo Sellers
Ernest Borgnine
Santuro
Catherine Bach
Peggy Summers
Jack Carter
Herbie Dalitz
James Hampton
Bus Driver
Colleen Brennan
Gloria Hollinger
Chuck Hayward
Morgue Attendant
David Estridge
Albino
Peter Brandon
Minister
David Spielberg
Jerry Bellamy
Naomi Stevens
Woman Hostage
Med Flory
Albino-Beating Cop
Steve Shaw
Cop in Elevator
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.41x
+$7.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Shagan
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Hustle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Churchill Service Company, RoBurt, Zeeuwse Maatschappij N.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Steve Shagan
Frank De Vol
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
William Aldrich, Robert Aldrich, Burt Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
William Aldrich
Producer
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Steve Shagan
Screenplay
Michael Luciano
Editor
Robert Aldrich
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Oscar Rodriguez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hustle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hustle about?
The body of teenager Gloria Hollinger is found dead on a Los Angeles beach, and Lt. Phil Gaines is in charge of the investigation. Gaines learns that the girl, a stripper and prostitute, committed suicide, but he ignores the connection between her and a powerful mob lawyer, Leo Sellers. Hollinger's father, however, is not satisfied with Gaines's results, and attempts to investigate the case on his own.
Who directed Hustle?
Hustle was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Hustle?
The principal cast of Hustle includes Burt Reynolds, Catherine Deneuve, Ben Johnson, Paul Winfield, Eileen Brennan.
When was Hustle released and how long is it?
Hustle was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hustle?
Hustle had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10.4M at the worldwide box office (3.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hustle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hustle was composed by Frank De Vol.
Is Hustle based on a book or true story?
Hustle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Steve Shagan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hustle?
Hustle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).