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6.1/10
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An orthodox Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.An orthodox Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.An orthodox Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus' evil son.
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- TriviaAdam Goldberg claims that he knew he had to do this movie as soon as he read the line "Shabbat shalom, motherfuckers!"
- GoofsMordechai is portrayed as a faithful Orthodox Jew, but during a scene with his shirt off, the morning after Mordechai and Esther make love, it's clear that Mordechai has several tattoos, which are forbidden in traditional Judaism. Adam Goldberg has stated in interviews that the only reason for this is that he was too lazy to get up early in the morning to have the makeup artists cover up the tattoos. The tattoos go without comment in the dialogue because, according to director Jonathan Kesselman, the Hebrew Hammer has already gone against tradition by engaging in premarital sex, and so a couple tattoos are nothing compared to that.
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Mordechai Jefferson Carver: Shabbat shalom, motherfuckers!
- Crazy credits"No animals or gentiles were harmed in the making of this movie" appears in the closing credits.
- Alternate versionsWhen the Hebrew Hammer enters the Duke's Nazi bar, he walks over to the Jukebox and plays a song. That song is played through the entire scene. However the Comedy Central and DVD versions of the movie each play a different song for the same scene.
- ConnectionsFollowed by The Hebrew Hammer vs. Hitler
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If You Have A Heart Condition, Please Take Nitro Before Viewing This Film
If you laugh, you'll have to watch it again. This movie makes Mel Brook's 'Blazing Saddles' and other productions seem like serious and refined drama. If you cannot restrain your laughter, you will miss hearing the next line and have to watch it again. It is one of the most irreverent, politically incorrect, well produced and directed film in this genre I have ever seen...definitely not for kids, but then they wouldn't understand the jokes anyway...probably ruin it for you with their persistent questions. If you are Jewish, this film will rank among the best comedies you have ever watched. If you are not Jewish, this film will rank among the second best comedies you have ever watched...so check your lineage before you rate this film
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- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $82,157
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $19,539
- Dec 21, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $94,615
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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