Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1976-12-24

Languageen

Runtime1h 30m

Production

American International Pictures

5.8(10)

•1976•1h 30m

The Monkey Hustle

"Live the scam. Work the sham."

Action Comedy Crime Drama

Overview

A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.

Director

Arthur Marks

Writing & Screenplay

Charles Eric Johnson

Cinematography

Jack L. Richards

Principal Cast

23 credited

Yaphet KottoDaddy Foxx

Patricia McCaskillShirl

Lynn HarrisSweet Potatoe

Rudy Ray MooreGoldie

Rosalind CashMama

Randy BrooksWin

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