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Hustling (film)

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Hustling
GenreDrama
Written byGail Sheehy (book)
Fay Kanin
Directed byJoseph Sargent
StarringLee Remick
Theme music composerJerry Fielding
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersLillian Gallo
Fay Kanin (associate producer)
Production locationNew York City
CinematographyBill Butler
EditorGeorge Jay Nicholson
Running time120 minutes
Production companiesFilmways Television
Lillian Gallo Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
Release
  • February 22, 1975 (1975-02-22)

Hustling is a 1975 American TV film directed by Joseph Sargent based on a book by Gail Sheehy.[1] The script was by Fay Kanin.[2]

Cast

Reception

Jill Clayburgh credited the film as important in her career. "It changed my career,” Clayburgh said. “It was a part that I did well, and suddenly people wanted me. Sidney Furie saw me, and wanted me for Gable and Lombard."[3] Her performance in the TV film eventually earned her an Emmy nomination.[4]

References

  1. ^ ABC to Make Movie of Gail Sheehy Book Los Angeles Times 12 Dec 1974: h32.
  2. ^ TELEVISION REVIEW: A $7-Billion Hustling Biz Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 21 Feb 1975: g1.
  3. ^ Klemesrud, Judy (15 December 1976). "Too Intelligent to Be a Movie Star?" – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "Jill Clayburgh Emmy Award Nomination". Emmys.com. 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2016-12-01.