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The Hammer

Original title: Hamill
  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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Russell Harvard in The Hammer (2010)
A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Wrestling Championship.
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A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Wrestling Championship.A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Wrestling Championship.A coming of age drama following the life of Matt Hamill, the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Wrestling Championship.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Oren Kaplan
  • Writers
    • Eben Kostbar
    • Joseph McKelheer
  • Stars
    • Russell Harvard
    • Raymond J. Barry
    • Shoshannah Stern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Oren Kaplan
  • Writers
    • Eben Kostbar
    • Joseph McKelheer
  • Stars
    • Russell Harvard
    • Raymond J. Barry
    • Shoshannah Stern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos3

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:05
    U.S. Version
    The Hammer - Official Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:11
    The Hammer - Official Trailer #1
    Hamill
    Trailer 0:57
    Hamill

    Photos7

    Peter Cushing in The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
    Russell Harvard in The Hammer (2010)
    Russell Harvard in The Hammer (2010)
    Still from the feature film "Hamill".
    Movie still from Hamill.
    Still from Hamill

    Top cast

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    Russell Harvard
    Russell Harvard
    • Matt Hamillas Matt Hamill
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Stanley Leroy McCoyas Stanley Leroy McCoy
    Shoshannah Stern
    Shoshannah Stern
    • Kristi Jonesas Kristi Jones
    Michael Anthony Spady
    Michael Anthony Spady
    • Jay Jakubowskias Jay Jakubowski
    Courtney Halverson
    Courtney Halverson
    • Michelleas Michelle
    Susan Gibney
    Susan Gibney
    • Janet Hamillas Janet Hamill
    Joseph McKelheer
    Joseph McKelheer
    • Ron Grossas Ron Gross
    Eben Kostbar
    • Coach Cantrellas Coach Cantrell
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    • Coach Pruittas Coach Pruitt
    Stephen Dodd
    • Coach Richas Coach Rich
    Gavin Bellour
    • Pat Hamillas Pat Hamill
    Theodore Conley
    • Young Matt Hamillas Young Matt Hamill
    Lexi Marman
    Lexi Marman
    • Kellyas Kelly
    Kara Luiz
    Kara Luiz
    • Vivianas Vivian
    Cory Knauf
    Cory Knauf
    • Daleas Dale
    Lauren Fox
    Lauren Fox
    • Dr. Hoffmanas Dr. Hoffman
    Anthony Traina
    Anthony Traina
    • Nickas Nick
    Bob Hiltermann
    Bob Hiltermann
    • Purdue Professoras Purdue Professor
    • Director
      • Oren Kaplan
    • Writers
      • Eben Kostbar
      • Joseph McKelheer
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      All the deaf roles are played by deaf actors.
    • Goofs
      The grandfather told him that RIT would consider him for a scholarship in his second year if the first went well. RIT is a Division III school and cannot offer athletic scholarships.
    • Quotes

      Stanley Leroy McCoy: After a couple of flashing lights and a teddy bear, you're gonna tell me my grandson is deaf and dumb?

      Dr. Hoffman: No. After a couple of flashing lights and a teddy bear, I'm going to tell you you have a highly intelligent grandson... who's profoundly deaf.

    • Connections
      Featured in MMA H.E.A.T.: R You Ready? (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep on Coming Down
      , "Found Myself", "Lemonade", "Don't be the One", "Preparation", "Let's Go"

      Written by 'George Stanford'

      Performed by George Stanford

      Courtesy of Gbones Entertainment

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Hamill - Long Awaited by Some, Sure to be Loved by Many
    This is a movie the deaf have been awaiting for decades but it will be seen by everyone as a very special movie for decades to come. Fantastic panoramic scenes of Americana, a custom made score that brings emotion and incredible depth to a simple well written story, a twist on the use of subtitles that doesn't interfere with the viewing at all, and a subject matter that transcends sport, this movie brings people together and inspires like no other. The fact that the deaf and hearing worlds can equally enjoy this movie makes viewing it in a crowded theater a social experience like no other. "Hamill" will forever be looked at as an example of the power of simplicity and heart.
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    • Nov 14, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hamill
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Harvest
      • Fifth Year Productions
      • Sawhorse Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,929
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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