The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Synopsis
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.
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Richard Hatch
Nick Demec
Kay Lenz
Jenny O'Rourke
Jeanette Nolan
Rose MacIntosh
Joe Santos
Barry Layton
Jack Carter
Mancuso
Veronica Hamel
Sheila Dodge
Kenneth McMillan
Joseph Demec
Franco Columbu
Self
Frank Zane
Self
Tim Kimber
Todd Nash
Bobby Van
Emcee
Walter Burke
Priest
Sam Laws
Stan
Paul Bartel
Director
Paul Bryar
Uncle Sam
Steve Davis
Ken Rock
James Hong
Desk Clerk
Don Hanmer
Car Salesman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Smilow
- Original Score
- Earle Hagen
- Original Title
- The Hustler of Muscle Beach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Furia/Oringer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
David Smilow, Tim Maschler
Earle Hagen
Chuck Arnold
LaReine Johnston
Neil T. Maffeo, John Furia, Barry Oringer
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
David Smilow
Screenplay
Neil T. Maffeo
Producer
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
LaReine Johnston
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hustler of Muscle Beach
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What is The Hustler of Muscle Beach about?
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.
Who directed The Hustler of Muscle Beach?
The Hustler of Muscle Beach was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in The Hustler of Muscle Beach?
The principal cast of The Hustler of Muscle Beach includes Richard Hatch, Kay Lenz, Jeanette Nolan, Joe Santos, Jack Carter.
When was The Hustler of Muscle Beach released and how long is it?
The Hustler of Muscle Beach was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hustler of Muscle Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hustler of Muscle Beach was composed by Earle Hagen.