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The Hammer

  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
6.5K
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Adam Carolla in The Hammer (2007)
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A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.A 40-year-old who gave up a promising amateur boxing career 21 years ago is offered a path to the Olympics.

  • Director
    • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
  • Writers
    • Kevin Hench
    • Adam Carolla
  • Stars
    • Adam Carolla
    • Oswaldo Castillo
    • Heather Juergensen
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
    • Writers
      • Kevin Hench
      • Adam Carolla
    • Stars
      • Adam Carolla
      • Oswaldo Castillo
      • Heather Juergensen
    • 29User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos3

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    Top Cast45

    Adam Carolla
    Adam Carolla
    • Jerry Ferro
    Oswaldo Castillo
    • Oswaldo Sanchez
    Heather Juergensen
    Heather Juergensen
    • Lindsay Pratt
    Harold House Moore
    Harold House Moore
    • Robert Brown
    Christopher Darga
    Christopher Darga
    • Mike LeMat
    Jonathan Hernandez
    Jonathan Hernandez
    • Victor Padilla
    Derrick Deane
    • Gym Member
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • Cop
    Paul Lincoln Alayo
    Paul Lincoln Alayo
    • Boxer Opponent
    • (as Paul Alayo)
    Rian Bishop
    • Nationals Trainer
    Ascencion Bribiescas
    • Boxing Student
    Antonio Caballero
    Lorenzo Eduardo
    Lorenzo Eduardo
    • Posse Member #2
    John Enos III
    John Enos III
    • Steve
    Kevin Ferguson
    • Jeff
    Jim FitzGerald
    • Announcer
    Alison Flierl
    Alison Flierl
    • Boxing fan
    Julia Galasso
    • Boxing Class Trainee
    • Director
      • Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
    • Writers
      • Kevin Hench
      • Adam Carolla
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews29

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The gym featured in the movie was built by Adam Carolla and Oswaldo Castillo during Adam's years as a carpenter. After completing the gym, Adam instructed the morning boxing class and Oswaldo was hired as the maintenance guy.
    • Goofs
      In order to open the door to Jerry's pick-up, he has Lindsay lift the handle while he kicks the door from the inside. When they return from their date to the tar pits, Lindsay simply opens the door using the outside handle, but does not have to kick or push to open it.
    • Quotes
      • Jerry Ferro: Yeah, coach, when is the black man finally gonna get a fair shake in the fight game?
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Drillbit Taylor/The Hammer/Sleepwalking/The Grand/Under the Same Moon (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Eye of the Tiger
      Composed and Produced by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan
      Performed by Survivor

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    FAQ2

    • Is 'The Hammer' based on a book?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 26, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MySpace
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кувалда
    • Filming locations
      • La Brea Tar Pits - 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bentley Filmgroup
      • Eden Wurmfeld Films
      • Hammer The Movie
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $850,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $443,591
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $97,137
      • Mar 23, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $443,591
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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