The Hustle
Synopsis
Disenchanted pest worker and single dad Freddie Manning unintentionally steals and then loses mob money and now he really is in trouble. So when a run-down Baptist church mistakes him and his best friend Junior for replacement ministers, he grabs at the opportunity that might save his life.
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Top Cast
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Kym Whitley
Miss Tanya
Tamala Jones
Nikki
Bai Ling
Han
Tony Cox
Biggman
Charlie Murphy
Junior Walker
Brigitte Nielsen
Rich Woman
John Witherspoon
Mr. Wikes
David Alan Grier
Rev. Isaac Montgomery Paid
Al Shearer
Freddy Manning
Tommy Lister Jr.
Dog Thief
Luenell
Metermaid
Michael J. Pagan
Dee aka Dwayne
Ellia English
Mama
Adam Busch
Sandwich Man
Aki Aleong
Asian Store Clerk
Darrin Henson
Brother Efrom
Jeris Poindexter
Benny
Koji Kataoka
Mr. Ohara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sacramento Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deon Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Connolly, Diana Erwin, Candice Janeen Walker, Deon Taylor
- Original Title
- The Hustle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Deon Taylor Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deon Taylor
Sarah Connolly, Diana Erwin, Candice Janeen Walker, Deon Taylor
Philip Lee
Suzanne Hines, Lane Baker
Nesim Hason, Amberr Washington, Robert F. Smith, Roxanne Avent Taylor, Shari Cole
Department Leadership Roster
Deon Taylor
Director
Sarah Connolly
Writer
Philip Lee
Director of Photography
Amberr Washington
Producer
Erika Rice
Production Design
Chasia Kwame
Costume Design
Diana Erwin
Writer
Deon Taylor
Producer
Suzanne Hines
Editor
Candice Janeen Walker
Writer
Lane Baker
Editor
Deon Taylor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hustle
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What is The Hustle about?
Disenchanted pest worker and single dad Freddie Manning unintentionally steals and then loses mob money and now he really is in trouble. So when a run-down Baptist church mistakes him and his best friend Junior for replacement ministers, he grabs at the opportunity that might save his life.
Who directed The Hustle?
The Hustle was directed by Deon Taylor.
Who stars in The Hustle?
The principal cast of The Hustle includes Kym Whitley, Tamala Jones, Bai Ling, Tony Cox, Charlie Murphy.
When was The Hustle released and how long is it?
The Hustle was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.