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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
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1.8K
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  • Director
    • Oren Kaplan
  • Writers
    • Eben Kostbar
    • Joseph McKelheer
  • Stars
    • Russell Harvard
    • Raymond J. Barry
    • Shoshannah Stern
  • 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
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations

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    Still from the feature film "Hamill".
    Movie still from Hamill.
    Still from Hamill

    Top cast

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    Russell Harvard
    Russell Harvard
    • Matt Hamill
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Stanley Leroy McCoy
    Shoshannah Stern
    Shoshannah Stern
    • Kristi Jones
    Michael Anthony Spady
    Michael Anthony Spady
    • Jay Jakubowski
    Courtney Halverson
    Courtney Halverson
    • Michelle
    Susan Gibney
    Susan Gibney
    • Janet Hamill
    Joseph McKelheer
    Joseph McKelheer
    • Ron Gross
    Eben Kostbar
    • Coach Cantrell
    Rich Franklin
    Rich Franklin
    • Coach Pruitt
    Stephen Dodd
    • Coach Rich
    Gavin Bellour
    • Pat Hamill
    Theodore Conley
    • Young Matt Hamill
    Lexi Marman
    • Kelly
    Kara Luiz
    Kara Luiz
    • Vivian
    Cory Knauf
    Cory Knauf
    • Dale
    Lauren Fox
    Lauren Fox
    • Dr. Hoffman
    Anthony Traina
    Anthony Traina
    • Nick
    Bob Hiltermann
    Bob Hiltermann
    • Purdue Professor
    • Director
      • Oren Kaplan
    • Writers
      • Eben Kostbar
      • Joseph McKelheer
    • All cast & crew
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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

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    Review
    Featured 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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    • pslaw10
    • Nov 14, 2010

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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
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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