The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)

05/16/1980 (US) • Comedy, Drama, TV Movie • 1h 42m

Overview

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)

05/16/1980 (US) • 1h 42m

Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

competition

bodybuilding

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