The Hammer
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Gbenga Akinnagbe
George
Jackson Rathbone
Doc
Keir O'Donnell
Randy
Shawn-Caulin Young
Crystal
Ritchie Montgomery
Warden Barry
Justice Leak
Chase
Shaun Brown
Bug
Michael Badalucco
Sgt. Colby
Bryce Romero
Sam
Vanessa Motta
Trish
Quinton Aaron
K-Rod
Dana Gourrier
Officer Francine
Big Freedia
Dixie
Abraham Benrubi
Tree
Mason O'Sullivan
Gabby
Aaron Mitchell
Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angela Shelton
- Screenplay & Story
- Angela Shelton
- Original Score
- Jay Weigel
- Original Title
- The Hammer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Round Room Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Shelton
Angela Shelton
Jay Weigel
Leonidas Jaramillo
John David Allen
Angela Shelton, Shawn-Caulin Young, Amy Rodrigue, Ali Jazayeri, Kim Barnard
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Shelton
Producer
Shawn-Caulin Young
Producer
Kim Barnard
Producer
Leonidas Jaramillo
Director of Photography
John David Allen
Editor
Nate Jones
Production Design
Claire Breaux
Costume Design
Jeff Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Angela Shelton
Director
Angela Shelton
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hammer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hammer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hammer about?
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.
Who directed The Hammer?
The Hammer was directed by Angela Shelton.
Who stars in The Hammer?
The principal cast of The Hammer includes Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jackson Rathbone, Keir O'Donnell, Shawn-Caulin Young, Ritchie Montgomery.
When was The Hammer released and how long is it?
The Hammer was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hammer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hammer was composed by Jay Weigel.