In 1968, Hamer's widow and son sued the movie producers for defamation of character over his portrayal and were awarded an out-of-court settlement in 1971.
Hamer's widow and son sued the movie producers for defamation of character over his portrayal. This was in 1968. Hamer's widow and son were awarded an out-of-court settlement in 1971. This was in 1968.