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Hammer

Movie·1972·Action, Drama·1h 32m·Directed by Bruce D. Clark

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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.

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Fred WilliamsonFred WilliamsonB.J. HammerVonetta McGeeVonetta McGeeLoisWilliam SmithWilliam SmithBrennerBernie HamiltonBernie HamiltonDavisD'Urville MartinD'Urville MartinSonnyStack PierceStack PierceRoughhouseLeon Isaac KennedyLeon Isaac KennedyBobby WilliamsMel StewartMel StewartProfessor

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