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The Hammer

Original title: Hamill
  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
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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.

  • Director
    • Oren Kaplan
  • Writers
    • Eben Kostbar
    • Joseph McKelheer
  • Stars
    • Russell Harvard
    • Raymond J. Barry
    • Shoshannah Stern
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • Oren Kaplan
    • Writers
      • Eben Kostbar
      • Joseph McKelheer
    • Stars
      • Russell Harvard
      • Raymond J. Barry
      • Shoshannah Stern
    • 23User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

    Top cast44

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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
    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
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

    Featured review
    10/10

    Hamill is really a great break-through movie!!

    Hamill is such a great movie! Breaking the barriers between the Deaf Community to the hearing. I loved the subtitles throughout the entire movie. Giving a new perspective into both sides worlds.

    The writing, editing, music and cast were all excellent! I wish I could see the movie again and bring all my friends and family this time. A must see inspirational heart warming movie. Russ Hamilton performance was outstanding! I'm not a big wrestling fan, but this movie goes way beyond the wrestling storyline. It shows a mans determination to succeed and live his dream.

    Shot in my home town of Rochester NY; this movie helps to also educate people about the NTID programs available to the hearing impaired students at the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT - National Technical Institute for the Deaf - NTID is the world's largest technical college for deaf students.

    This movie is great for audiences of all ages!
    • ronirock
    • Nov 22, 2010
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    • Trivia
      All the deaf roles are played by deaf actors.
    • Goofs
      Even though RIT is a division III school, they can offer scholarships to their athletes through the means of academic, need-based, and extra-curricular involvement. Predominantly through donations and grant money from alumni or the government, especially for the deaf or hard of hearing students.
    • 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

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hamill
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Harvest
      • Fifth Year Productions
      • Sawhorse Productions
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,929
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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