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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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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

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    Russell Harvard in Hamill (2010)
    Russell Harvard in Hamill (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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    THE HAMMER is a sports drama depicting the struggles and successes Matt Hamill faced on the way to becoming a champion. Raised among those with the ability to hear, Matt later finds himself no less an outsider amidst the Deaf Community. Through sheer determination, he uses his perceived disability as an asset, and becomes both the first deaf wrestler to win a National Collegiate Championship and an inspirational force to the hearing and deaf alike. —Anonymous
    • character name as title
    • surname as title
    • one word title
    • deaf
    • wrestling
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    • Taglines
      • He knew he could be a champion. They knew he could be much more.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual material
    • Parents guide

    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
    9/10
    Fun Rudy/Rocky type movie
    This is a great indie movie. All the actors who play deaf roles, including the kids, are really deaf and do a great job. This movie is based on a true story of Matt Hamill. I was in a theater where some people actually stood up and clapped at the end of the movie and others were nearly in tears. You can't go wrong with this movie and kids like 10 and up will enjoy it. If you are a fan of wrestling or the UFC or interested in deafness, these are all good reasons to rent or buy the movie.

    The two movie makers in this movie were Eben Kostbar and Joseph McKelheer. This is their first full length movie, which they wrote and produced. They can also be seen in this movie in a small role as the two coaches at Rochester Institute of Technology. Eben Kostbar even studied sign language and uses it in the movie and is fluent in real life. Look for more titles from them and their company, Film Harvest in the coming years.
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    • Feb 25, 2012

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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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