Hustle (1975): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hustle is a 1975 drama thriller directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Burt Reynolds, Paul Winfield and Catherine Deneuve. It runs 2 hours and earned $465,788 worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hustle About?
The premise of Hustle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The tragic death of teenager Gloria Hollinger on a Los Angeles beach triggers a complex investigation. Lieutenant Phil Gaines must navigate a web of corruption and deceit as he uncovers the dark secrets hidden beneath the city’s sun-drenched facade. Powerful forces conspire to obstruct the truth, forcing Gaines to confront the dangerous underbelly of Los Angeles and the people who control it.
Hustle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prostitute
- call girl
- panties
- murder victim
- vigilante
- beach
- los angeles california
- police officer
- corpse
- strip club
- phone sex
- death of daughter
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- exotic dancer
- adultery
- neo noir
- menage a trois
- stripper
- tragic event
- surprise ending
- blowing out a candle
- false evidence
- villain
- city
- lover lover relationship
- murder of lover
- murder by gunshot
- liquor store
- murder of a police officer
- black cop
- black hair
- black man
- criminal
- dying words
- aerial camera shot
- identifying a dead body
- bare chested man
- hairy chested man
- lesbian character
- aldrich and reynolds
- hixploitation film
- whodunit
- murder mystery
- hand grip exerciser
- tragic ending
- protagonist killed
- suicide
- veteran
- police
- weeping woman
- watching pornography
Hustle Cast
Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Paul Winfield and Catherine Deneuve. Directed by Robert Aldrich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Aldrich
Also Starring in Hustle
· 6 moreMore from Robert Aldrich
More films directed by Robert Aldrich, best-rated first: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Longest Yard, The Frisco Kid and The Choirboys.
Hustle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hustle 77 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Hustle Plot Summary
What happens in Hustle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the film, Burt Reynolds plays Lt. Phil Gaines, a dedicated police officer based in Los Angeles. His life takes a complex turn when he is called to investigate the death of a young woman found on the beach. The case quickly becomes tangled as Gaines and his partner, Paul Winfield as Sgt. Louis Belgrave, uncover disturbing details about the deceased, identified as Gloria Hollinger, who tested positive for semen but showed no signs of rape, and her death was eventually determined to be a suicide.
Full summary
The whole story of Hustle, scene by scene
Hustle Box Office
Hustle grossed $465,788 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$465.8K
- International
- $465.8K
Hustle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hustle.
How Well Do You Know Hustle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the lead police lieutenant in the film?
Cars in Hustle
62 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford Mustang and the 1971 BMW 3.0 CS E9.
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1973 Ford Mustang Main role -
1971 BMW 3.0 CS E9 Minor role -
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1968 Ford Falcon Minor role
Hustle Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Crime e Paixão” and “Strømeren og luksuspigen”.
- Also known as
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- Crime e Paixão
- Strømeren og luksuspigen
- La cité des dangers
- Straßen der Nacht
- Un gioco estremamente pericoloso
- Destino fatal
- Грязное дело
- Неравна игра
- فشار
- 허슬
- פעילות לוהטת / פגישה עם הגורל / הפריצה והבלש
- Hintaan mihin hyvänsä
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- 活跃
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hustle and Heat, Hustling and Hustlers.
Hustle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hustle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hustle?
Hustle runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Hustle released?
Hustle was released on December 25, 1975.
Who directed Hustle?
Hustle was directed by Robert Aldrich.
More films by Robert Aldrich Who is in the cast of Hustle?
Hustle stars Burt Reynolds, Paul Winfield and Catherine Deneuve, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hustle make at the box office?
Hustle grossed $465,788 worldwide.
How is Hustle rated?
Hustle has 77 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Hustle have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hustle has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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