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Kieth Merrill (writer)
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March 1981 (USA) more
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After his aunt dies of a heart attack while fighting the IRS, Harry Johnson decides to take up the cause. full summary | add synopsis
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Edward Herrmann ... Harry Johnson

Geraldine Page ... 'Aunt' Beverly

Karen Grassle ... Kathy

David Ogden Stiers ... Ernie
Salome Jens ... Wilda
Elisha Cook Jr. ... Sgt. Billy (as Elisha Cook)
James Ray ... Commissioner
Douglas Dirkson ... Draper
Jerrold Ziman ... IRS Attorney
Jim McKrell ... Newsman
Noble Willingham ... Major Andrews
Prentiss Rowe ... Sheriff
Vernon Weddle ... Ponde
Max Lewin ... Judge
Alan Cherry ... Agent #1
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98 min
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See this before you file your tax returns, 28 March 2001
Author: oldskibum2 from United States

Regular viewers of The History Channel will quickly recognize Ed Hermann as the host and narrator of many of their programs, and as a spokesman for Chrysler/Dodge commercials. It's easy to forget that he's a prolific and talented actor. "Harry's War" is one of his best. Harry Johnson does something we've all wanted to do: level the big guns at the IRS! David Ogden Stiers is great as the IRS supervisor who has forgotten the "servant" part of Public Servant. "I'm the United States Government, Johnson. Who are you?" he says. Like so many other bureaucrats, he's forgotten who he really works for, and Harry sets out to remind him. This little gem of a film should be broadcast every year at tax filing time. Good luck trying to find a copy on tape!

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