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The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Movie Details

Title: The Hustler of Muscle Beach

Release Date: 16 May 1980

Runtime: 1h 42m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

Director: Furia/Oringer Productions

Production Companies: Furia/Oringer Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.7 (3 votes)

Cast

  • Nick Demec: Richard Hatch
  • Jenny O'Rourke: Kay Lenz
  • Rose MacIntosh: Jeanette Nolan
  • Barry Layton: Joe Santos
  • Mancuso: Jack Carter
  • Sheila Dodge: Veronica Hamel
  • Joseph Demec: Kenneth McMillan
  • Self: Franco Columbu
  • Self: Frank Zane
  • Todd Nash: Tim Kimber
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