The Hustler of Muscle Beach

1980Directed by Jonathan Kaplan

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Released: May 16, 1980
Runtime: 1h 42m

About The Hustler of Muscle Beach

Comedy
Drama
TV Movie

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.

Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Writers: David Smilow
Tim Maschler

Principal cast

In billing order

Richard HatchNick Demec
Kay LenzJenny O'Rourke
Jeanette NolanRose MacIntosh
Joe SantosBarry Layton
Jack CarterMancuso
Veronica HamelSheila Dodge

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