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Vice tales, literary voyeurism, and topless intrigue in a 57-minute X-rated sexploitation drama.

THE NIGHT HUSTLERS

1968 · 57m · X · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Two vice detectives share gripping tales of their seedy escapades, while a French novelist eavesdrops for inspiration. As the night unfolds, his phone buzzes with calls from an array of lovers, blurring lines between fiction and reality.

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Proof that some writers will do anything for inspiration—including eavesdropping on vice cops.

Programmer's Pick

A brisk slice of late-sixties sexploitation, The Night Hustlers weaves vice squad confessions with a novelist’s voyeuristic ambitions. If you’re in the mood for female topless nudity, stripper routines, and narrative games between fiction and reality—all in under an hour—this one wears its X-certification on its sleeve.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is The Night Hustlers about?

The Night Hustlers is a 1968 American drama film directed by Bobby O'Donald about two vice detectives who recount their seedy arrests to a French novelist seeking material for his latest book.

Details & Specs
Director
Bobby O'Donald
Writer
Bobby O'Donald
Release
1968
Runtime
57m
Genres
Drama

Synopsis

Two vice detectives swap stories about their various seamy arrests. A French novelist listens to said anecdotes so he can get fresh ideas for the latest book he's writing. Meanwhile, the novelist receives a barrage of phone calls from assorted lady friends throughout the course of the evening.

Why Cult

Sexploitation Vignettes

Short, provocative episodes feature strippers and nude scenes, making the film a classic of X-rated drama from the era.

Meta-Narrative Twist

A French novelist eavesdrops on vice detective stories, blurring the boundaries between art and life as his lovers call throughout the night.

Compact Runtime

Clocking in at just 57 minutes, this drama delivers its risqué content with no time wasted.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Night Hustlers about? +

The Night Hustlers follows two vice detectives as they share stories of their arrests with a French novelist, who mines their tales for his latest book while juggling calls from his lady friends.

When was The Night Hustlers released? +

The Night Hustlers was released in 1968.

Who directed The Night Hustlers? +

The Night Hustlers was directed by Bobby O'Donald.

How long is The Night Hustlers? +

The Night Hustlers has a runtime of 57 minutes.

What genre is The Night Hustlers? +

The Night Hustlers is a drama film with sexploitation and erotic themes.

Where can I watch The Night Hustlers? +

You can watch The Night Hustlers on SassyFlix.