Soul Hustler (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, Soul Hustler is a drama and music film directed by Burt Topper, running about 81 minutes. “May the Lord have mercy on your soul...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Soul Hustler stars Fabian as Matthew, Nai Bonet as Helena, Tony Russel as Evin Calder and Larry Bishop as Brian, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul Hustler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul Hustler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul Hustler (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soul Hustler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Soul Hustler?
- Soul Hustler stars Fabian, Nai Bonet, Tony Russel, Larry Bishop and Casey Kasem.
- When was Soul Hustler released?
- Soul Hustler was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.