Feature film — 1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
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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A high-signal pick with 4 votes.
Furia/Oringer Productions
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Director: Jonathan Kaplan
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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