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The Hustler of Muscle Beach

19801h 42mJonathan Kaplan
IMDb 5.8

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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.

ComedyDramaTV Movie
CompetitionBodybuilding

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What is The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) 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 stars in The Hustler of Muscle Beach?

The Hustler of Muscle Beach stars Richard Hatch (Nick Demec), Kay Lenz (Jenny O'Rourke), Jeanette Nolan (Rose MacIntosh), Joe Santos (Barry Layton), Jack Carter (Mancuso). The film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

How long is The Hustler of Muscle Beach?

The Hustler of Muscle Beach has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

Is The Hustler of Muscle Beach worth watching?

The Hustler of Muscle Beach holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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