The Hustler of Muscle Beach

Synopsis

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.

Director

Jonathan Kaplan

Written by

David Smilow

Music

Earle Hagen

Studio

Furia/Oringer Productions

Released

16 May 1980

Genres

Comedy, Drama, TV Movie