Soul Hustler
Soul Hustler, also known as The Day the Lord Got Busted, is a 1973 American feature film starring Fabian as a preacher.[2][3]
| Soul Hustler | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Burt Topper |
| Produced by | Burt Topper |
| Written by | Burt Topper |
| Starring | Fabian Forte Nai Bonet Tony Russel Casey Kasem Larry Bishop[1] |
| Music by | Harley Hatcher |
| Cinematography | Alan Stevenson |
| Edited by | Kenneth Crane |
Production company | Burt Topper Productions |
| Distributed by | American Films Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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
- Colander, Pat. (Oct 1, 1976). "People: Larry Bishop: Making his own way". Chicago Tribune. p. a8.
- The Day the Lord Got Busted at Fabianforte.net
- Vagg, Stephen (26 August 2019). "The Cinema of Fabian". Diabolique.
- "Mason and Brando to Costar in New Film". Los Angeles Times. Oct 28, 1971. p. g15.
- KORNHEISER, TONY. (Jan 3, 1973). "Fabian Has an Itch to Return to Music". Los Angeles Times. p. h13.
- "Hollywood Hold That Tiger". Cash Box. 18 December 1971. p. 14.
- Brian Albright: Interview with Joyce King Wild Beyond Belief! (McFarland, 2008) - (pages 134-136). Linked 2014-06-18