Movie·1980·1h 42m
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Directed By
Jonathan Kaplan
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
David Smilow
Producer
Neil T. Maffeo, Barry Oringer
Cinematography
Chuck Arnold
Editor
LaReine Johnston
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4 votes
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Neil T. Maffeo
Producer
LaReine Johnston
Editor
David Smilow
Screenplay
Tim Maschler
Story
Barry Oringer
Executive Producer
John Furia
Executive Producer
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