Hammer (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, Hammer is an action film directed by Bruce D. Clark, running about 92 minutes. “Fights the Syndicate With His Fists!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hammer stars Fred Williamson as B.J. Hammer, Vonetta McGee as Lois, William Smith as Brenner and Bernie Hamilton as Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Hammer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hammer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hammer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hammer (1972)?
- In US, Hammer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hammer worth watching?
- Hammer holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hammer?
- Hammer stars Fred Williamson, Vonetta McGee, William Smith, Bernie Hamilton and D'Urville Martin.
- When was Hammer released?
- Hammer was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.