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When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...


A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.

Will Patton
Stephen Davis

Mark O'Brien
Chris Davis

Ben Cotton
Adams

Vickie Papavs
Karen

Dayle McLeod
Lori

Connor Price
Jeremy

Lara Jean Chorostecki
Debbie

Curtis Caravaggio
Samson

Trish Rainone
Border Guard

Jason Weinberg
Wayne
Hammer is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2019 exploring themes of drug smuggling, murder, double crossed, bag of money, motorcycle, ex-con. Directed by Christian Sparkes, it stars Will Patton, Mark O'Brien, Ben Cotton. A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.
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