Harry's War (1981)
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Harry's War is a "feel good" movie--and you'd better feel good or else. Edward Herrmann plays an postman whose aunt (Geraldine Page) is victimized by the Internal Revenue Service. Uncle Sam has made an error on her return, insisting that the poor old pensioner must pay 190 grand in back taxes. Try as he might, Harry can't get anyone at the IRS to correct the booboo (the bureau is populated exclusively by movie stereotypes--one is amazed that Charles Lane and Franklin Pangborn don't show up). So he plots a delicious revenge on the government, on behalf of his aunt and all the other average joes of America. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Edward Herrmann, Geraldine Page, (more)
- Director(s):
- Kieth Merrill
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Harry's War
Harry's War is a "feel good" movie--and you'd better feel good or else. Edward Herrmann plays an postman whose aunt (Geraldine Page) is victimized by the Internal Revenue Service. Uncle Sam has made an error on her return, insisting that the poor old pensioner must pay 190 grand in back taxes. Try as he might, Harry can't get anyone at the IRS to correct the booboo (the bureau is populated exclusively by movie stereotypes--one is amazed that Charles Lane and Franklin Pangborn don't show up). So he plots a delicious revenge on the government, on behalf of his aunt and all the other average joes of America. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Harry's War
- Edward Herrmann - Harry Johnson
- Karen Grassle - Kathy Johnson
- Salome Jens - Wilda Crawley
- Jay Bernard - Lumberman
- James MacKrell - Newsman
- Oscar Rowland - Wino
- Douglas Dirkson - Draper
- Sam Stept - Reporter
- Prentiss Rowe - Sheriff
- Star Roman - Hooker
- Paul Anderson - Banker
- Geraldine Page - Beverly Payne
- David Ogden Stiers - Ernie Scelera
- Elisha Cook, Jr. - Sgt. Billy
- Dave Daniels - Aide
- James Ray - Commissioner
- Noble Willingham - Maj. Andrews
- Bruce Robinson
- Rex Cutter - Agent
- Vernon Weddle - Ponde
- Jerrold Ziman - Attorney
- Director(s):
- Kieth Merrill
- Writer(s):
- Kieth Merrill
- Producer(s):
- Kieth Merrill, Jack N. Reddish
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Mild Violence, Adult Language)
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