Fred Berry, born in 1951, is best known for his role as Fred 'Rerun' Stubbs on the iconic 1970s television show What's Happening!!. Before his television fame, he was a member of the renowned dance troupe The Lockers, bringing his dynamic moves to audiences on shows like Soul Train. In Hammer (1972), Berry's performance adds a distinctive flair to this cult classic, blending his dance background with the gritty atmosphere of exploitation cinema. His journey from television star to cult film actor highlights the versatility of his talents.
Hammer
Hotheaded laborer B.J. Hammer can't go long without ending up in a fight, and, after he comes out on top in a particularly impressive workplace scuffle, word of his brawling skills makes its way to Davis, a top boxing manager. Hammer is hired by Davis and begins a lucrative career in the ring, only to find out that his new employer wants him to throw a fight and take part in other illicit activities. Hammer reacts to this news violently, and the feud is on. B.J. Hammer is a boxer who rises up the ranks with help from the Mafia. However, Hammer doesn't realize that the help comes with a price: He is asked to throw a fight. Gangsters threaten to harm his girlfriend in an attempt to force him to go through with their plan. Hammer is forced to figure out a way to save his dignity and the life of his girlfriend when she is kidnapped by the gangsters.
