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The Hammer

The Hammer

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The Hammer

2017

1h 49m

3.4(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

When prison boxer George "The Hammer" Martin is offered freedom for fighting in the 1984 Olympics, he says no in order to protect the woman he loves, forcing his best friend to learn the true meaning of loyalty.

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10 featured cast members

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Gbenga Akinnagbe

Gbenga Akinnagbe

George

Jackson Rathbone

Jackson Rathbone

Doc

Keir O'Donnell

Keir O'Donnell

Randy

Shawn-Caulin Young

Shawn-Caulin Young

Crystal

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Warden Barry

Justice Leak

Justice Leak

Chase

Shaun Brown

Shaun Brown

Bug

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Sgt. Colby

Bryce Romero

Bryce Romero

Sam

Vanessa Motta

Vanessa Motta

Trish

Creative team

Directed by: Angela Shelton
Written by: Angela Shelton
Produced by: Angela Shelton
Shawn-Caulin Young

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