How Heavy This Hammer

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How Heavy This Hammer

2015

1h 15m

6.2(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Follows a middle-aged married man who finds his only outlet is online gaming.

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6 members

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Erwin Van Cotthem

Erwin

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Ashley Kate Butler

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Seth Kirsh

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Deragh Campbell

School teacher

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Matt Johnson

Hardware Store Employee

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Homa Kameh

Diner

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