The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
• May 16th, 1980 • 1h 42min
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
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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