The Hustler of Muscle Beach(1980)
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.
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, released on May 16, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Richard Hatch, Kay Lenz, Jeanette Nolan and Joe Santos. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writers:
- David Smilow, Tim Maschler
- Producers:
- Neil T. Maffeo
- Cinematographer:
- Chuck Arnold
- Production:
- Furia/Oringer Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Hustler of Muscle Beach Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Hatch
as Nick Demec
Kay Lenz
as Jenny O'Rourke
Jeanette Nolan
as Rose MacIntosh
Joe Santos
as Barry Layton
Jack Carter
as Mancuso
Veronica Hamel
as Sheila Dodge
Kenneth McMillan
as Joseph Demec
Franco Columbu
as Self
- Frank Zane
Frank Zane
as Self
- Tim Kimber
Tim Kimber
as Todd Nash
Bobby Van
as Emcee
Walter Burke
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, written by David Smilow and Tim Maschler, produced by Neil T. Maffeo.
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hustler of Muscle Beach?
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The main cast of The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) includes Richard Hatch, Kay Lenz, Jeanette Nolan, Joe Santos and Jack Carter. The film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hustler of Muscle Beach released?
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach was released on May 16, 1980 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Hustler of Muscle Beach worth watching?
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.