Short film

The Hustler of Money

1987 · 6 min

A quick, silly spoof that coasts on goofy jokes and a knowing wink at sports-movie clichés.

Overview: A veteran bowling hustler tries to teach a young hotshot the finer points of playing the game for money.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, work, deception
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
work
deception
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild