Hammerhead Jones (1987)

They say it's fake. They say no one ever really get's hurt. But this time he's fighting for his life.

Director:

Robert Michael Ingria

Writer:

Manny Diez

Stars:

Ted Vernon, Anthony Albarino, Marilyn Downey

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ted Vernon	...	Hammerhead Jones
Anthony Albarino	...	Numbers Cooper
Marilyn Downey	...	Sister Ann
R.S. King	...	Ed Maxwell
Dan Tasciotti	...	Larry Kirk
Dan Richter	...	Sheldon
Anthony Pagolia	...	Phil Mangano
Rusty Brooks	...	Mountain Malloy
Joyce Newman	...	Marge Coleman
Joe Mascaro	...	Mark Coleman
Bert Lynch	...	Matt Pollen
Bett McGruder	...	Sara Gleason
Sol Loew	...	Weldon Smith
Dallas Cord	...	Jerry Spooner
D.J. Kousser	...	Lorenzo

Storyline

He is the champion. Not only of his sport. But for people. Now someone want's to destroy everything he has fought so hard to create. This evil comes in two forms, one human the other a walking nightmare. There is no turning back now. Hammerhead Jones is about to meet his destiny face-to-face inside an arena from which there is no escape.

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Plot Keywords:

wrestling | 

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Taglines:

They say it's fake. They say no one ever really get's hurt... But this time the champ is fighting for his life!

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1987 (UK)

Also Known As:

Kuoleman ottelu

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vernon-Preger Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Silent Hunter (1995)

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Soundtracks

Rattle
Performed by Habana Cabana
Composed by Rafael Vigil and Peter Lopez
Produced by Ron and Howard Albert
for Fat Albert Production

User Reviews

Silly, but entertaining title from the 80's

Hammerhead Jones is a slice of 80's cheese. It's not a bad thing. I'll watch this again before I watch 1989's No Holds Barred! Ted Vernon stars in this film about a wrestler who is settling picture perfect at the top of everything. Somebody wants to take him down. He's challenged to a death match. His challenger? A massive hunk of power weighing in at 4,000 pounds, who only goes by the name of Prince Of Darkness. Prince Of Darkness is not new in town. He's already put at least one person in the hospital. ( Does a toe tag spoil the story?) Is someone out to prove their the best, or is someone just out to destroy the champ once and for all? Hammerhead Jones is a very silly, obscure title from the late 80's, but it is very colorful, and loads of fun to watch. It's not boring at all, and its short running time does not overstay its welcome. The main event is the meat and potatoes here, and its not going to be a walk in the park for either contender. Will one of them walk out of the ring alive? Don't be shocked, a little blood will spill here. Hey, what did you expect?