Hammer

"Fights the Syndicate With His Fists!"

Sep 22 1972 R 1h 32m
Action, Crime, Drama

Hotheaded laborer B.J. Hammer can't go long without ending up in a fight, and, after he comes out on top in a particularly impressive workplace scuffle, word of his brawling skills makes its way to Davis, a top boxing manager. Hammer is hired by Davis and begins a lucrative career in the ring, only to find out that his new employer wants him to throw a fight and take part in other illicit activities. Hammer reacts to this news violently, and the feud is on.

Plot

A dock worker becomes a prizefighter, but gets mixed up with a crooked manager. A sympathetic L.A. detective tries to set him straight, but he won't listen. His manager, who is also a drug dealer, tells him that he has to take a dive during an important fight, and to ensure his cooperation, his girlfriend is kidnapped.

Written by

Charles Eric Johnson

Directed by

Bruce D. Clark

Cast

Fred Williamson, Bernie Hamilton, Vonetta McGee

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Essaness Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
HAMMER - (1972) Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
787
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
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Popularity
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