Soul Hustler

1973
PG
1h 21m

IMDb RATING

YOUR RATING

Matthew Crowe, a whoring, pot-smoking, wandering singer teams up with a tent-show preacher. The preacher recognizes Mathew's charisma, and together they collect big donations delivering serm... Read allMatthew Crowe, a whoring, pot-smoking, wandering singer teams up with a tent-show preacher. The preacher recognizes Mathew's charisma, and together they collect big donations delivering sermons with rocking gospel songs.Soon enough, Matthew lands a record deal, and the older man ... Read allMatthew Crowe, a whoring, pot-smoking, wandering singer teams up with a tent-show preacher. The preacher recognizes Mathew's charisma, and together they collect big donations delivering sermons with rocking gospel songs.Soon enough, Matthew lands a record deal, and the older man becomes the manager of Crowe's new act: Matthew, Son of Jesus. They hire a backup group of... Read all

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Photos15

+ 10

Top cast22

Edit

Fabian

Matthew Crowe
(as Fabian Forte)

Nai Bonet

Helena

Tony Russel

Evin Calder

Larry Bishop

Brian Spencer

Casey Kasem

Birnie

William Bonner

Kitty Vallacher

Julie

Marshall Reed

Billy Henry

Lionel Ames

Dan Myers

Larry Easley

Kelly

Rosswell Hahn Jr.

Little John

Robert Swan

Sheriff

Tracy Morgan

Annie

Mikel Angel

Lyle
(as Mike Angel)

Diana Darrin

Myrna

Adriana Shaw

Renada
(as Adrianna Shaw)

Carolyn Payne

Ciel

Patrick Dennis-Leigh

Old Man
(as Patrick Dennis Leigh)

Director
- Burt Topper
Writer
- Burt Topper
All cast & crew
Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

User reviews3

6.579

Featured reviews

7tavm

Casey Kasem's performance is one of the joys of watching something as obscure as Soul Hustler

Since Casey Kasem died a few weeks ago, I've been going on the internet searching for his various movies in which he played parts, as opposed to just being himself. Here, he's Birnie, a public relations man for Fabian and his manager, Evin Calder (Tony Russel), a preacher who discovers him when Fabian tries to bilk some money from him during one of his sermons. Oh, and did I tell you Fabian plays Matthew, a sex and drug addict? Anyway, Casey is very much a '70s character with the bushy mustache and curly hair and that familiar voice was a great asset here. The film itself is quite good in exploring the complicated feelings of Fabian's character especially when he falls for a woman played by Nai Bonet. So on that note, Soul Hustler is worth seeking out. I saw this on YouTube.

5motter1036

Interesting movie that gets one to think about belief and faith

Fabian gives a good perfomance as a drifter/junkie who with the help of a evangelist preacher/promoter rises to stardorm as a singer of gospel style music.thousands of young kids believe in him, but he has demons of his own to destroy. movie does have some slow spots but over all it will make you think about your beliefs in people. They are not always what they seem. the ending is a surprise. you may have to search for this movie but it you find it pick it up.

More like this

5.1

5.1

3.4

4.3

6.2

The Third Girl from the Left

5.5

Shanks

6.4

The Big Fix

5.0

Chrome and Hot Leather

5.4

How Come Nobody's on Our Side?

2.3

Catalina Caper

5.0

Les anges de l'enfer

5.2

Evel Knievel

Storyline

Edit

Did you know

Edit

Trivia
Final film of actress Diana Darrin.

Connections
Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 8 (2002)

Soundtracks
The Lovin' Man
Written by Harley Hatcher, Burt Topper
Performed by "Matthew and the People" (Al Seropian, Mel Arakelian, Eddie Beram)
Produced by Top Hat Productions