The Muscle Market (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Muscle Market is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Dossor, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Danny Duggan runs a failing building contractors, and resorts to sub-gangster thuggery to keep the business afloat. However, with the bottom falling out of the building game, Duggan finds that playing at gangster is only fun when you're on the winning side.
Who’s in it. The Muscle Market stars Pete Postlethwaite as Danny Duggan, Pip Donaghy as Maxie, Terence Rigby as Bernard and Alison Steadman as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Muscle Market has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muscle Market page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muscle Market tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muscle Market (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Muscle Market change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Muscle Market worth watching?
- The Muscle Market holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Muscle Market?
- The Muscle Market stars Pete Postlethwaite, Pip Donaghy, Terence Rigby, Alison Steadman and Paul Jesson.
- When was The Muscle Market released?
- The Muscle Market was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.