10 Oct 1986
True Stories
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
The Hebrew Hammer
Part man. Part street. 100% Kosher.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Adam Goldberg Mordechai Jefferson Carver
Judy Greer Esther Bloomenbergensteinenthal
Andy Dick Damian Claus
Mario Van Peebles Mohammed Ali Paula Abdul Rahim
Peter Coyote JJL Chief Bloomenbergensteinenthal
Nora Dunn Mrs. Carver
Sean Whalen Tiny Tim
Tony Cox Jamal
Richard Riehle Santa
Melvin Van Peebles Sweetback
Rachel Dratch Tikva
Harrison Chad Schlomo
Jim Petersmith Skinhead Bartender
Annie McEnroe Mrs. Highsmith
Grant Rosenmeyer Young Mordechai
Elaine Hendrix Blonde Bombshell
Ayelet Ben-Hur Israeli Rental Agent
Alex Corrado Tony
Brad Duck Jimmy
Jason Fuchs Adolescent Hasidic Boy
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