The Monkey Hustle(1976)
Live the scam. Work the sham.
The Monkey Hustle Synopsis
A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.
The Monkey Hustle (1976) is a action, comedy, crime and drama film directed by Arthur Marks, released on December 24, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Yaphet Kotto, Kirk Calloway, Thomas Carter and Donn C. Harper. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Marks
- Writers:
- Charles Eric Johnson, Odie Hawkins
- Producers:
- Arthur Marks
- Cinematographer:
- Jack L. Richards
- Composer:
- Jack Conrad
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Monkey Hustle (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Monkey Hustle before you stream it.
The Monkey Hustle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yaphet Kotto
as Daddy Foxx
Kirk Calloway
as Baby 'D
Thomas Carter
as Player
Donn C. Harper
as Tiny
- Lynn Caridine
Lynn Caridine
as Jan-Jan
- Patricia McCaskill
Patricia McCaskill
as Shirl
- Lynn Harris
Lynn Harris
as Sweet Potatoe
Rudy Ray Moore
as Goldie
Rosalind Cash
as Mama
Randy Brooks
as Win
Debbi Morgan
as Vi
- Fuddle Bagley
Fuddle Bagley
as Mr. Molet
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Marks, written by Charles Eric Johnson and Odie Hawkins, produced by Arthur Marks.
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The Monkey Hustle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Monkey Hustle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Monkey Hustle online?
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The Monkey Hustle (1976) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Monkey Hustle?
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The main cast of The Monkey Hustle (1976) includes Yaphet Kotto, Kirk Calloway, Thomas Carter, Donn C. Harper and Lynn Caridine. The film was directed by Arthur Marks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Monkey Hustle released?
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The Monkey Hustle was released on December 24, 1976 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Monkey Hustle worth watching?
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The Monkey Hustle (1976) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Monkey Hustle?
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Yes. The official The Monkey Hustle trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.