The Hammer (2011)
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80% of users liked it
(275 ratings)
Inspired by the life of deaf UFC fighter, Matt Hamill. The Hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. The Hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes of what it takes to become a champion. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt… More Inspired by the life of deaf UFC fighter, Matt Hamill. The Hammer tells the story of what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat. The Hammer is a coming of age drama depicting the struggles and successes of what it takes to become a champion. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt later finds himself no less an outsider amidst the Deaf Community. But through sheer determination, he uses his 'perceived' disability as an asset, and becomes not only the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Championship, but an inspirational force to both hearing and deaf alike. -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Oren Kaplan
- Written By
- Joseph McKelheer, Eben Kostbar
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Sports & Fitness
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 27, 2011 Limited
- Studio
- Third Planet Productions
Critic Reviews
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
"The Hammer" never quite brings the pain, in the parlance of pro wrestling, leaving the film feeling heartfelt but flat.
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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Cleaving to the sports-as-salvation playbook with more fastidiousness than creativity, "The Hammer" offers a sincere but wearyingly formulaic portrait of triumph over adversity.
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Doug Knoop, Seattle Times
Overall this is a gentle and fascinating alternative to your typical noisy big-screen blockbuster.
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Cast
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Russell Harvard
as Matt Hamill
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Raymond J. Barry
as Stanley Leroy McCoy
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Shoshannah Stern
as Kristi Jones
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Michael Anthony Spady
as Jay Jakubowski
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Courtney Halverson
as Michelle
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Susan Gibney
as Janet Hamill
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Joseph McKelheer
as Ron Gross
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Eben Kostbar
as Coach Cantrell
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Rich Franklin
as Coach Pruitt
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Gavin Bellour
as Pat Hamill
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Stephen Dodd
as Coach Rich
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Theodore Conley
as Young Matt Hamill
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Anthony Traina
as Nick
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Lexi Marman
as Kelly
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Cory Knauf
as Dale
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Kara Luiz
as Vivian
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Lauren Fox
as Dr. Hoffman
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Bob Hiltermann
as Purdue Professor
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Sara Fletcher
as Rachel the Interpreter
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Gabe Stolt
as Jason Sloan
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Rocky Abou-Sakher
as Mechanic Daniel
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Matthew Dickens
as Mechanic Mikey
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James Tristan Moore
as Angry Teen
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Will Kurz
as Young Pat Hamill
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Trevor Gross
as Martin
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Lilly Hisenaj
as Special Needs Teacher
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Avi Rothman
as Chad the R.A.
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Craig Robert Young
as Sloan's Coach
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Jason, Bovenzi
as Referee
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Paul Burress
as Healdsburg Coach
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Stan Main
as Announcer
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Christopher Marvin
as Rezac
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Cody Goodfried
as Derrick Logan
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Andrew Grillo
as Eli
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Scott J. Klein
as Harold Russell
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Christine A. Klein
as Marge Russell
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Timothy D. Klein
as Janitor
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Jill Burress
as Featured Pretty Jogger
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Brian Lantry
as Bully #1
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Tyler Gross
as Bully #2
