Soul Hustler
"May the Lord have mercy on your soul..."
Originally released in 1973. Soul Hustler is a music/drama film. directed by Burt Topper. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fabian, Nai Bonet, and Tony Russel
Synopsis
Matthew Crowe, a whoring, pot-smoking, wandering singer teams up with a tent-show preacher. The preacher recognizes Mathew's charisma, and together they collect big donations delivering sermons with rocking gospel songs.Soon enough, Matthew lands a record deal, and the older man becomes the manager of Crowe's new act: Matthew, Son of Jesus. They hire a backup group of mustachioed rock musicians, who play in brown monks' robes, in contrast to Matthew's white robe and sandals. Their debut album becomes a huge hit so they go on a concert tour to promote it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monterey Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soul Hustler about?
Matthew Crowe, a whoring, pot-smoking, wandering singer teams up with a tent-show preacher. The preacher recognizes Mathew's charisma, and together they collect big donations delivering sermons wit...
Who directed Soul Hustler?
Soul Hustler was directed by Burt Topper.
How long is Soul Hustler?
Soul Hustler has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Soul Hustler released?
Soul Hustler was released on January 1, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soul Hustler?
The main cast of Soul Hustler includes Fabian, Nai Bonet, Tony Russel, Larry Bishop, Casey Kasem.