The Hebrew Hammer
"Part man. Part street. 100% Kosher."
Originally released in 2003. The Hebrew Hammer is a action/comedy film. directed by Jonathan Kesselman. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Adam Goldberg, Judy Greer, and Andy Dick
Synopsis
When a psychotic Santa tries to destroy Chanukah by hypnotizing Jewish children with bootlegged copies of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," it's up to the Hebrew Hammer to save the day. Together with Mohammed, head of the Kwanzaa Liberation Front, the Hammer takes no prisoners in his quest to hunt down the renegade Santa and make the holiday season safe for all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (65 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$94.6K
0.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Adam Goldberg
as Mordechai Jefferson Carver
Judy Greer
as Esther Bloomenbergensteinenthal
Andy Dick
as Damian Claus
Mario Van Peebles
as Mohammed Ali Paula Abdul Rahim
Peter Coyote
as JJL Chief Bloomenbergensteinenthal
Nora Dunn
as Mrs. Carver
Sean Whalen
as Tiny Tim
Tony Cox
as Jamal
Richard Riehle
as Santa
Melvin Van Peebles
as Sweetback
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $94,615
Production Companies
- Comedy Central Films
- ContentFilm
- Paramount Pictures
- ContentFilm International
- Comedy Central
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hebrew Hammer about?
When a psychotic Santa tries to destroy Chanukah by hypnotizing Jewish children with bootlegged copies of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," it's up to the Hebrew Hammer to save the day...
Who directed The Hebrew Hammer?
The Hebrew Hammer was directed by Jonathan Kesselman.
How long is The Hebrew Hammer?
The Hebrew Hammer has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Hebrew Hammer released?
The Hebrew Hammer was released on December 5, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hebrew Hammer?
The main cast of The Hebrew Hammer includes Adam Goldberg, Judy Greer, Andy Dick, Mario Van Peebles, Peter Coyote.