The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
A heroin junkie works as a prostitute to support his habit and fund an abortion needed by the girlfriend of his lesbian wife. His seedy encounters with delusional and damaged clients, and dates with drag queens and hustlers are heavy on sex, drugs and decadence.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
56 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul MorrisseyDirector
Cast
- Joe DallesandroJoe, the Hustler
- Geraldine SmithGeri, Joe's Wife
- Patti D'ArbanvillePatti, Geri's Lover
- Louis WaldonDavid, the Gymnast
- Geri MillerTerry
- Jackie CurtisJackie
- Candy DarlingCandy
- Maurice BraddellThe Artist
- Barry BrownHustler
Stills
Themes
hustlerpunterfamily secretsillegal prostitutionunemployment