Hustler White
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Hustler White is a 1996 film by Bruce LaBruce
and Rick Castro
, a satiric black sex comedy about gay hustlers and their customers in Santa Monica, California. It stars Tony Ward and LaBruce in an addition to the Queer Cinema canon, which is also an homage to classic Hollywood cinema. Also appearing in the film are Vaginal Davis
, Glen Meadmore
and Graham David Smith
.
In a plot reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, Hustler White transposes the action from the silver screen's old movie backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the porn industry. The film, which like all of LaBruce's work is sexually explicit, includes a controversial amputee sex scene.
Portions of the film appear in the music video for "Misogyny" a track by Canadian rock band Rusty
which appeared on MuchMusic
in the 1990s.
Jürgen Anger (Bruce LaBruce), a writer from Europe, is in California researching a book on gay prostitution and pornographic scene in Hollywood. While touring on the Santa Monica Boulevard, he meets Monti hustling on the street and develops a crush on him. Throughout the movie we discover various facets of Monti, including committing a hit and run, crippling a fellow hustler named Eigil (Kevin P. Scott). Jürgen unsuccessfully follows the devastatingly handsome rent-boy. As Jurgen continues his pursuit of the young man, the film follows Monti through his typical routine of various sordid and bizarre encounters with hustlers, johns and pornographers.
Bruce LaBruce
Bruce LaBruce is a Canadian writer, filmmaker, photographer and underground gay porn director based in Toronto, Ontario.-Biography:...
and Rick Castro
Rick Castro
Rick Castro is an American photographer, motion picture director and stylist whose work focuses on bondage and sado-masochistic sex.-Early life:Rick Castro was born in Los Angeles, California....
, a satiric black sex comedy about gay hustlers and their customers in Santa Monica, California. It stars Tony Ward and LaBruce in an addition to the Queer Cinema canon, which is also an homage to classic Hollywood cinema. Also appearing in the film are Vaginal Davis
Vaginal Davis
Vaginal Davis is an American genderqueer performing artist, painter, independent curator, composer, and writer. Davis's name is a homage to activist Angela Davis.-Life and career:Davis is often associated with the formation of the Queer-Core Zine Movement...
, Glen Meadmore
Glen Meadmore
Glen Meadmore is a Canadian musician, actor and performance artist currently residing in Los Angeles. He has been described as "...the world's greatest exponent of the genre known as gay Christian punk". He is sometimes referred to as "Cowpunk".-Biography:...
and Graham David Smith
Graham David Smith
Graham David Smith is an artist and writer currently living in London. He has also worked in the USA under the name Paul Cline.- Biography :...
.
In a plot reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, Hustler White transposes the action from the silver screen's old movie backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the porn industry. The film, which like all of LaBruce's work is sexually explicit, includes a controversial amputee sex scene.
Portions of the film appear in the music video for "Misogyny" a track by Canadian rock band Rusty
Rusty (band)
Rusty is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band earned a 1996 Juno Award nomination in the category Best Alternative Album for Fluke.-History:...
which appeared on MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
in the 1990s.
Synopsis
Film starts with Monti Ward (Tony Ward), a male prostitute, dead in a jacuzzi. Then in a voice over, Monti describes the circumstances that led to his fate.Jürgen Anger (Bruce LaBruce), a writer from Europe, is in California researching a book on gay prostitution and pornographic scene in Hollywood. While touring on the Santa Monica Boulevard, he meets Monti hustling on the street and develops a crush on him. Throughout the movie we discover various facets of Monti, including committing a hit and run, crippling a fellow hustler named Eigil (Kevin P. Scott). Jürgen unsuccessfully follows the devastatingly handsome rent-boy. As Jurgen continues his pursuit of the young man, the film follows Monti through his typical routine of various sordid and bizarre encounters with hustlers, johns and pornographers.
Cast
- Tony Ward ... Montgomery Ward
- Bruce La Bruce ... Jürgen Anger
- Alex Austin ... Alex
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... Kevin - Ron AtheyRon AtheyRon Athey is an American performance artist associated with body art and with extreme performance art. He has performed in the U.S. and internationally . Athey's work explores challenging subjects like the relationships between desire, sexuality, and traumatic experience...
... Seymour Kasabian - Glen MeadmoreGlen MeadmoreGlen Meadmore is a Canadian musician, actor and performance artist currently residing in Los Angeles. He has been described as "...the world's greatest exponent of the genre known as gay Christian punk". He is sometimes referred to as "Cowpunk".-Biography:...
... Stew Blake - Ivar Johnson ... Piglet
- Kevin P. Scott ... Eigil Vesti
- Graham David Smith ... Ambrose Sapperstein
- Miles H. Wildecock II ... Peter Festus
- Bud Cockerham ... Bud Cockram
- Michael Glass ... Mrs Glass
- Vaginal DavisVaginal DavisVaginal Davis is an American genderqueer performing artist, painter, independent curator, composer, and writer. Davis's name is a homage to activist Angela Davis.-Life and career:Davis is often associated with the formation of the Queer-Core Zine Movement...
... Buster Boote - Joaquín Martínez ... Ryan Block
- Darryl Carlton ... Divinity Fudge
- Tony Powers ... Himself
- Paul 'Superhustler' Bateman ... Billy Ray Jaded
- Barry Morse ... Roger V. Deem (as Dimitri Xolt)
- Paul Bellini ... Roger's Secretary
- Matt Johnstone ... UCLA Student Driver
- Max Millan ... Amerikka
- Sean McAndrew ... Hustler Twin #1
- Ryan McAndrew ... Hustler Twin #2
- Stephen Mounce ... Daddy's Boy Hustler
- Brent Hoover ... Hustler
- Merie Morris ... Hustler
- Billy Mauro ... JFK Jr. Lookalike Hustler
- Rocco Haze ... Monti's Baby
- Antonio Lee Klatt ... Slave Hanging from Ankles
- Chris Berry ... Porno Mexican Wrestling Extra
- Rick CastroRick CastroRick Castro is an American photographer, motion picture director and stylist whose work focuses on bondage and sado-masochistic sex.-Early life:Rick Castro was born in Los Angeles, California....
... Clumsy Porno Cameraman