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The Hustler of Muscle Beach

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
62
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
ComedyDrama

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 ... Read allA 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 thi... Read allA 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
    • Tim Maschler
    • David Smilow
  • Stars
    • Richard Hatch
    • Kay Lenz
    • Jeanette Nolan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    62
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan Kaplan
    • Writers
      • Tim Maschler
      • David Smilow
    • Stars
      • Richard Hatch
      • Kay Lenz
      • Jeanette Nolan
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Hatch
    Richard Hatch
    • Nick Demec
    Kay Lenz
    Kay Lenz
    • Jenny O'Rourke
    Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan
    • Rose MacIntosh
    Joe Santos
    Joe Santos
    • Barry Layton
    Jack Carter
    Jack Carter
    • Mancusco
    Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel
    • Sheila Dodge
    Franco Columbu
    Franco Columbu
    • Self
    Frank Zane
    Frank Zane
    • Self
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Joseph Demec
    Tim Kimber
    • Todd Nash
    Bobby Van
    Bobby Van
    • The Master of Ceremonies
    Walter Burke
    Walter Burke
    • Priest
    Sam Laws
    Sam Laws
    • Stan
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • The Director
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Uncle Sam
    Steve Davis
    Steve Davis
    • Ken Rockland
    Alfred Dennis
    Alfred Dennis
    • Mr. Shapiro
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Desk Clerk
    • Director
      • Jonathan Kaplan
    • Writers
      • Tim Maschler
      • David Smilow
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    10juanmuscle

    I watched this on Youtube!

    After watching another video on youtube with John Hansen who had the main guy Tim Kimber on discussing things in bodybuilding now vs then! So I said what the heck and went for it, and golly was it enjoyable not just cause it touched on bb a bit but because the writing was excellent imo! I felt it was tight and thorough and it explained itself and it was altogether stylistic enough to push it through to the end and make it a worth-while experience! I highly recommend, just wish Mr. Zane came in with his clothes off! He was clad in a heavy suit so it felt like a waste but wth! It was nice to see some of the beacons of our beloved sport in something pretty cool and something that worked and I would highly recommend it to fans of bb and fans that want to learn a lil' about a fun cult sport and it had some fun acting as well from the protagonist and the cute 70's Farrah Fosset hairdo chick as well! Cool job way to go!

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      This was Bobby Van's last movie. He died just after it's release at the age of 52.

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    • Release date
      • May 16, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hayal Peşinde
    • Filming locations
      • Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Furia/Oringer Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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