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Hammer (1972): Cast

Hammer (1972) movie poster

Hammer is a 1972 action drama directed by Bruce D. Clark, starring Fred Williamson as B.J. Hammer, Bernie Hamilton and William Smith. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Hammer (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Bruce D. Clark
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Essaness Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hammer About?

The premise of Hammer without spoilers.

Hot‑headed laborer B.J. Hammer is constantly looking for a fight. After a spectacular showdown at work catches attention, top boxing manager Davis recruits him for a promising career in the ring. When Hammer learns Davis expects him to throw matches and engage in other illegal schemes, he erupts, sparking a violent clash with the syndicate.

Hammer Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1970s
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • blood
  • boxing ring
  • heroin
  • overdose
  • heroin overdose
  • murderer
  • murder
+38 more
  • killer
  • killing
  • asking someone to take a dive
  • shooting
  • shot to death
  • death
  • man rejects a woman's advances
  • refusing sex
  • car window
  • bloody face
  • policeman
  • envy
  • shared shower
  • bribe
  • bribery
  • cash bribe
  • solidarity
  • boxer
  • fight
  • sadist
  • knife
  • dock
  • kidnapping
  • kidnapping a woman
  • torture
  • dock worker
  • los angeles california
  • prizefighter
  • manager
  • corruption
  • drug dealer
  • crime boss
  • mob boss
  • mafia boss
  • gangster
  • mobster
  • mafia
  • organized crime
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Cast & crew

Hammer Cast & Characters

Fred Williamson leads the cast as B.J. Hammer, with Bernie Hamilton as Davis and William Smith as Brenner. Directed by Bruce D. Clark; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bruce D. Clark

More films directed by Bruce D. Clark, best-rated first: Galaxy of Terror and Naked Angels.

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Videos

Hammer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hammer.

HAMMER - (1972) Trailer
Cars

Cars in Hammer

34 cars on screen, including the 1970 Dodge Challenger and the 1972 Dodge Coronet.

All 34 cars
  • 1970 Dodge Challenger in Hammer 1970 Dodge Challenger Important role
  • 1972 Dodge Coronet in Hammer 1972 Dodge Coronet Important role
  • 1972 Dodge Coronet in Hammer 1972 Dodge Coronet Important role
  • 1963 Ford Thunderbird in Hammer 1963 Ford Thunderbird Important role
Details

Hammer Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “O Comando do Sindicato” and “Kalapács”.

Also known as
  • O Comando do Sindicato
  • Kalapács
  • Violenza sul ring
  • ハンマー
  • El comando del sindicato
  • Кувалда
  • Молот
  • Black Gold
  • 黑锤拳手

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FAQ

Hammer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hammer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hammer?

Hammer runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Hammer released?

Hammer was released on July 4, 1972.

Who directed Hammer?

Hammer was directed by Bruce D. Clark.

More films by Bruce D. Clark

Who is in the cast of Hammer?

Hammer stars Fred Williamson as B.J. Hammer, Bernie Hamilton as Davis and William Smith as Brenner, among 25 credited actors.

Does Hammer have a post-credit scene?

No. Hammer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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