Young Hustlers
Young Hustlers

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Young Hustlers

1990
Movie
Adult · 18+
83 min
English

Young and hung on the streets of West Hollywood, these boys get screwed on the job all day long! Living La Vida Loca!

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Robert LongoGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A streetwise young man navigates the gritty underworld of New York City, attempting to make his fortune through various hustles. He becomes entangled with dangerous individuals and finds himself in a desperate struggle for survival and success. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the harsh realities of urban life.

Critical Reception

Young Hustlers received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged the performances of its young cast. Audiences generally found it to be a forgettable entry in the crime genre of the early 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Struggles with an unoriginal storyline.

  • Features a few promising performances from its young actors.

  • Lacks the depth and impact of similar crime dramas.

Google audience: Audience reception for Young Hustlers is largely absent from public records. General sentiment, based on limited available data and critical reception, suggests it was not widely seen or remembered by audiences.

Fun Fact

Although often associated with the rise of edgy teen dramas in the early 90s, 'Young Hustlers' was notably overlooked by major award bodies and did not achieve significant critical or commercial success.

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