The Hustler of Muscle Beach

Nan
1h 42m
1980
4.7 /10 (3)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-05-16

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

Tim Kimber

Todd Nash

Bobby Van

Emcee

Walter Burke

Priest

Sam Laws

Stan

Paul Bartel

Director

Paul Bryar

Uncle Sam

Steve Davis

Ken Rock

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