Hammer(1972)
Fights the Syndicate With His Fists!
Hammer Synopsis
Hotheaded laborer B.J. Hammer can't go long without ending up in a fight, and, after he comes out on top in a particularly impressive workplace scuffle, word of his brawling skills makes its way to Davis, a top boxing manager. Hammer is hired by Davis and begins a lucrative career in the ring, only to find out that his new employer wants him to throw a fight and take part in other illicit activities. Hammer reacts to this news violently, and the feud is on.
Hammer (1972) is a action and drama film directed by Bruce D. Clark, released on July 4, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Fred Williamson, Vonetta McGee, William Smith and Bernie Hamilton. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce D. Clark
- Writers:
- Charles Eric Johnson
- Producers:
- Al Adamson, Bernard Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Steadman
- Production:
- Essaness Productions, United Artists, Essaness Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hammer (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hammer before you stream it.
Hammer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Williamson
as B.J. Hammer
Vonetta McGee
as Lois
William Smith
as Brenner
Bernie Hamilton
as Davis
D'Urville Martin
as Sonny
Stack Pierce
as Roughhouse
Leon Isaac Kennedy
as Bobby Williams
Mel Stewart
as Professor
Marilyn Joi
as Dancer
George P. Wilbur
as Brady
Gene LeBell
as Referee
- Nawana Davis
Nawana Davis
as Mary
Key crew
Directed by Bruce D. Clark, written by Charles Eric Johnson, produced by Al Adamson and Bernard Schwartz.
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Hammer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Hammer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hammer online?
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Hammer (1972) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hammer?
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The main cast of Hammer (1972) includes Fred Williamson, Vonetta McGee, William Smith, Bernie Hamilton and D'Urville Martin. The film was directed by Bruce D. Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hammer released?
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Hammer was released on July 4, 1972 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Hammer worth watching?
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Hammer (1972) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hammer?
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Yes. The official Hammer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.