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  • The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
  • TV Movie | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
TV Movie | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

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...See moreA 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 [email protected] See less
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Director
Writers
Tim Maschler (story) | David Smilow (screenplay) (story)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Chuck Arnold (as Charles G. Arnold)
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Updated May 16, 1980

Release date
May 16, 1980 (United States)

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Cast

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34 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Hatch
Nick Demec Nick Demec   See fewer
Kay Lenz
Jenny O'Rourke Jenny O'Rourke   See fewer
Jeanette Nolan
Rose MacIntosh Rose MacIntosh   See fewer
Joe Santos
Barry Layton Barry Layton   See fewer
Jack Carter
Mancusco Mancusco   See fewer
Veronica Hamel
Sheila Dodge Sheila Dodge   See fewer
Kenneth McMillan
Joseph Demec Joseph Demec   See fewer
Tim Kimber
Todd Nash Todd Nash   See fewer
Bobby Van
The Master of Ceremonies The Master of Ceremonies   See fewer
Walter Burke
Priest Priest   See fewer
Paul Bartel
The Director The Director   See fewer
Paul Bryar
Uncle Sam Uncle Sam   See fewer
Steve Davis
Ken Rockland Ken Rockland   See fewer
Alfred Dennis
Mr. Shapiro Mr. Shapiro   See fewer
James Hong
Desk Clerk Desk Clerk   See fewer
Bill Grant
Chris Chris   See fewer
Don Hanmer
Car Salesman Car Salesman   See fewer
Patti Jerome
Mrs. Dawson Mrs. Dawson   See fewer
Johnny Ray McGhee
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
Tom Platz
Robbie Robbie   See fewer
Ruth Warshawsky
Petition Lady Petition Lady   See fewer
Stacy Bentley
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
Jennifer Enskat
Skater (uncredited) Skater (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Jacobs
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
Lawrence Moran
Boy - Bike path (uncredited) Boy - Bike path (uncredited)   See fewer
Claude Stern
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
William S. Taylor
Bill (uncredited) Bill (uncredited)   See fewer
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