Soul Hustler

Soul Hustler
Film poster
Directed by	Burt Topper
Written by	Burt Topper
Produced by	Burt Topper
Starring	Fabian Forte Nai Bonet Tony Russel Casey Kasem Larry Bishop [1]
Cinematography	Alan Stevenson
Edited by	Kenneth Crane
Music by	Harley Hatcher
Production company	Burt Topper Productions
Distributed by	American Films Ltd
Release date	February 20, 1973 (1973-02-20)(United States)
Running time	81 mins
Country	United States
Language	English

Soul Hustler, also known as The Day the Lord Got Busted, is a 1973 American feature film starring Fabian as a preacher. ^{[2] [3]}

Plot

Singer Matthew Crowe (Fabian Forte) teams up with a tent show preacher (Tony Russel) who uses him as part of his touring show. Matthew lands a record deal and the preacher becomes his manager. They hire a group of musicians and become very successful. However, his new fortune increases his dependence on drugs, and his off-stage carousing threatens his career.

Production

The film was shot in San Diego in 1971.

During production the film used the title That Lovin' Man Jesus ^[4] and later The Love-In Man. ^[5] It was also known as Matthew. Fabian filmed part of the picture at an Osmonds Concert at LA Forum – it was his first public singing performance in ten years. ^[6]

Release

The film was released theatrically in the south but was a commercial disappointment. ^[7]

References

1. Colander, Pat. (Oct 1, 1976). "People: Larry Bishop: Making his own way". Chicago Tribune. p. a8.
2. The Day the Lord Got Busted at Fabianforte.net
3. Vagg, Stephen (26 August 2019). "The Cinema of Fabian". Diabolique.
4. "Mason and Brando to Costar in New Film". Los Angeles Times. Oct 28, 1971. p. g15.
5. KORNHEISER, TONY. (Jan 3, 1973). "Fabian Has an Itch to Return to Music". Los Angeles Times. p. h13.
6. "Hollywood Hold That Tiger". Cash Box. 18 December 1971. p. 14.
7. Brian Albright: Interview with Joyce King Wild Beyond Belief! (McFarland, 2008) - (pages 134-136). Linked 2014-06-18

External links

• Soul Hustler at IMDb