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The Hebrew Hammer

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As a child, Mordechai Carver (Adam Goldberg) was teased mercilessly for his Jewish heritage by his gentile Christmas-celebrating classmates and neighbors. That has all changed: Mordechai is now a veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces who fancies himself the Hebrew Hammer, defending his people against those who seek to do harm. His main antagonist is would-be Hanukkah saboteur Damian Claus (Andy Dick) -- the evil offspring of Santa Claus (Richard Riehle) himself.

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Mark Jenkins Washington Post Desperation is the project's principal quality. Jan 30, 2004 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News The movie hits as much as it misses, with enough witty observations to ensure that somewhere, Kesselman's mother is kvelling. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 2, 2004 Full Review David Rooney Variety Kesselman's thin script generally is funniest when it's riffing on Jewish stereotypes and goyish bigotry. Dec 23, 2003 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Twenty years after its premiere, The Hebrew Hammer is a cult comedy classic and one of the best Chanukah movies ever made. Rated: 5/5 Jan 23, 2023 Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn There's nothing that Andy Dick is even doing with his appearance to resemble Santa Claus... Rated: 1/5 Dec 30, 2019 Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn This is a career-killer right here. Rated: 1/5 Dec 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d A few laughs and a fun primes but it get old quick. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Freakin hilarious, I really enjoy putting this movie on when the holidays roll around (especially if someone hasn't seen it). Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a classic! I've watched "The Hebrew Hammer" several times over the years. Adam Goldberg reminds me of the guys I went to college with at the University of Maryland years ago, They were brilliant, sarcastic, sweet, incredibly funny & at same time so serious. I hope someday they make a sequel to Hammer - this world needs to lighten up & laugh at itself a whole lot more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member If you want to rent or buy the film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thehebrewhammer Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Andy dick steals the show Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The Hebrew Hammer is just as silly, dumb, and fun as you might expect. Packed with brilliant parodies and jabs against Jewish culture, this blaxploitation parody is executed brilliantly. Adam Goldberg delivers a genius performance that is both funny and badass, a difficult combination. Although there aren't too many laugh-out-loud moments and there a few cheesy moments too cheesy for their own good, the film manages to consistently entertain. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jonathan Kesselman

Director

Adam Goldberg

Mordechai Jefferson Carver

Judy Greer

Esther

Andy Dick

Santa 'Damian'

Mario Van Peebles

Mohammed

Peter Coyote

J.J.L. Chief

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The Hebrew Hammer

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Synopsis As a child, Mordechai Carver (Adam Goldberg) was teased mercilessly for his Jewish heritage by his gentile Christmas-celebrating classmates and neighbors. That has all changed: Mordechai is now a veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces who fancies himself the Hebrew Hammer, defending his people against those who seek to do harm. His main antagonist is would-be Hanukkah saboteur Damian Claus (Andy Dick) -- the evil offspring of Santa Claus (Richard Riehle) himself.
Director
Jonathan Kesselman
Producer
Josh Kesselman, Sofia Sondervan, Lisa Fragner
Distributor
Strand Releasing, Comedy Central, ContentFilm
Production Co
Jericho Entertainment, ContentFilm, Intrinsic Value Films, Comedy Central Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.5K
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Surround
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