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The Hammer

2017·Movie·109 min·3.6(8)

When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.

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About The Hammer

The Hammer is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Angela Shelton. The cast is led by Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jackson Rathbone, Keir O'Donnell. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.

The Hammer was produced by Round Room Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 7, 2017.

Director
Angela Shelton
Writers
Angela Shelton
Release date
October 7, 2017
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Round Room Productions
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The Hammer cast & crew

The Hammer was directed by Angela Shelton and written by Angela Shelton.

The cast features Gbenga Akinnagbe as George, Jackson Rathbone as Doc, Keir O'Donnell as Randy, Shawn-Caulin Young as Crystal, Ritchie Montgomery as Warden Barry, and Justice Leak as Chase.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Leonidas Jaramillo and it was produced by Angela Shelton and Shawn-Caulin Young.

Is The Hammer worth watching?

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Hammer is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Hammer

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Gbenga Akinnagbe

George

Jackson Rathbone

Jackson Rathbone

Doc

Keir O'Donnell

Keir O'Donnell

Randy

Shawn-Caulin Young

Shawn-Caulin Young

Crystal

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Warden Barry

Justice Leak

Justice Leak

Chase

Shaun Brown

Shaun Brown

Bug

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Sgt. Colby

Bryce Romero

Bryce Romero

Sam

Vanessa Motta

Vanessa Motta

Trish

Quinton Aaron

Quinton Aaron

K-Rod

Dana Gourrier

Dana Gourrier

Officer Francine

The Hammer — FAQs

Where can I watch The Hammer in United States?

The Hammer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is The Hammer on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Hammer is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Hammer in?

The Hammer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Hammer?

The Hammer runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

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