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Soul Hustler
“May the Lord have mercy on your soul...”
6.5 / 10• 1973• 1h 21m•PG• English
MusicDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Fabian
Matthew
LeadNB
Nai Bonet
Helena
Tony Russel
Evin Calder
Larry Bishop
Brian
Casey Kasem
Birnie
WB
William Bonner
Ira
KV
Kitty Vallacher
Julie
Marshall Reed
Billy Henry
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Burt Topper's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Soul Hustler is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
