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Monkey Hustle is a 1976 American crime comedy directed by Arthur Marks. The film features Yaphet Kotto and Rudy Ray Moore and is set around a Chicago community threatened by an expressway project. Its story combines neighborhood resistance, criminal schemes, and comic elements within the blaxploitation cycle of the 1970s. It is of interest to viewers studying Black American popular cinema and urban genre filmmaking from that period.
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How good is Monkey Hustle?
Monkey Hustle scores 5.10/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Blaxploitation Film category.
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Is Monkey Hustle worth it in 2026?
With a score of 5.10/10, Monkey Hustle is a solid option in Blaxploitation Film. See all Blaxploitation Film ranked.
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