After his aunt dies of a heart attack while fighting the IRS, Harry Johnson decides to take up the cause.
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Harry Johnson
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| Geraldine Page | ... |
'Aunt' Beverly
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| Karen Grassle | ... |
Kathy
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Ernie
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| Salome Jens | ... |
Wilda
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Sgt. Billy
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James Ray | ... |
Commissioner
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| Douglas Dirkson | ... |
Draper
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| Jerrold Ziman | ... |
IRS Attorney
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| James MacKrell | ... |
Newsman
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| Noble Willingham | ... |
Major Andrews
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Prentiss Rowe | ... |
Sheriff
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| Vernon Weddle | ... |
Ponde
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Max Lewin | ... |
Judge
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Alan Cherry | ... |
Agent #1
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Bruce Robinson | ... |
Agent #2
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Rex Cutter | ... |
Special Agent
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Kamee Aliessa | ... |
Shawn
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Kieri Valee | ... |
Shelly
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Scott Wilkinson | ... |
Mailman #1
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David Mason Daniels | ... |
Aide
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Spencer McMullin | ... |
Hammel
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Jean Stringham | ... |
Receptionist
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Leslie Perry | ... |
Relief Girl
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Robert Daugherty | ... |
Mailman #2
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Wino
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Marc Raymond | ... |
Rodney
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David Sterago | ... |
Reporter
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Terry Afton Lee | ... |
Soldier
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Charles Chagnon | ... |
Indigent
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Dolly Big Soldier | ... |
Indian Mother
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Paul Anderson | ... |
Banker
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Larry Roupe | ... |
Supervisor
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Jack N. Reddish | ... |
Confused Man
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Leola Green | ... |
Duchess
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Star Herrmann | ... |
Hooker
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Mickey Wodrich | ... |
Elderly Lady
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Jay Bernard | ... |
Lumberman
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Donn D. Erickson | ... |
Reporter #1
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Directed by
| Kieth Merrill | ||
Written by
| Kieth Merrill | ... | () |
Produced by
| David B. Johnston | ... | executive producer |
| Kieth Merrill | ... | producer |
| Jack N. Reddish | ... | producer |
Music by
| Merrill B. Jenson | ||
Cinematography by
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Editing by
| Bert Lovitt | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard Scott | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ramsay King | ||
Production Design by
| Douglas G. Johnson | ||
Production Management
| Stephen J. Fisher | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Tom Ruff | ... | a.d.r. mixer |
| Bob Sheridan | ... | sound mixer |
| John Sheridan | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| T.C. Christensen | ... | camera operator: c |
| George Griner | ... | assistant camera |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | assistant camera |
Production Companies
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- Europafilm AS (1982) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Halestone Distribution (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Norsk Filmindustri A/S (1987) (Norway) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2012) (United States)
- Taft International Pictures
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Harry Johnson's aunt is a rich eccentric with an extensive collection of military memorabilia, who also happens to be in a fight with the IRS. When she dies of a heart attack, Harry blames her death on the IRS and takes up the fight himself. As Harry's cause gains attention and supporters, the 'war' soon escalates into a full-scale seige with Harry right in the center.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in Harry's War (1981) (2021). See more » |
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Harry Johnson:
I'm challenging the right of the IRS to destroy people, people like Beverly Paine. The God that gave us life gave us liberty at the same time. I think that most of you people will understand what I'm doing today. It's time to keep those liberties alive. I declare was on the IRS, and all the little men who have become their tyrants. Shelly: It's dad! Mommy, mommy, come here. Dad's on television! Harry Johnson: Americans have risen up against tyranny before, and we will rise up again! In the words of another patriot, we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God. It's time that somebody did something. See more » |