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Countryman (1982)

R | | Drama | 5 July 1982 (Denmark)
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A young American couple crash-lands their plane in Jamaica. A fisherman rescues them and leads them away from the authorities, who have fabricated a story about the plane, involving drug and arms smuggling by the CIA, to gain popularity in an upcoming election.

Director:

Dickie Jobson

Writers:

Dickie Jobson (original story), Dickie Jobson (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Countryman, Hiram Keller, Carl Bradshaw | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Countryman Countryman ... Countryman
Hiram Keller ... Bobby Lloyd
Carl Bradshaw Carl Bradshaw ... Capt. Benchley
Basil Keane Basil Keane ... Colonel Sinclair
Freshey Richardson Freshey Richardson ... Mosman
Kristina St. Clair Kristina St. Clair ... Beau Porter
Jahman Jahman ... Jahman
Papa Threecards Papa Threecards ... Sadu Baba
Munair Zacca Munair Zacca ... Periera
Dee Anthony Dee Anthony ... Mr. Porter
Ronnie McKay Ronnie McKay ... Wax
Claudia Robinson Claudia Robinson ... Woman in White
Ronald Gossop Ronald Gossop ... Biker
Oliver Samuels Oliver Samuels ... Pillion
Chin Chin ... Fish Vendor
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Storyline

A young American couple crash-lands their plane in Jamaica. A fisherman rescues them and leads them away from the authorities, who have fabricated a story about the plane, involving drug and arms smuggling by the CIA, to gain popularity in an upcoming election.

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Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Jamaica

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 July 1982 (Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

Countryman - Verschollen im Dschungel See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Island See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of model/actor Hiram Keller. See more »

Quotes

Beau Porter: How did you find me?
Countryman: I just look for you.
Beau Porter: But how?
Countryman: Guidance, sister, guidance.
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Crazy Credits

This film is dedicated to Bob Marley and the Wailers whose words and music inspired it. See more »

Soundtracks

Big Neck Police
Written by Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Performed by Lee 'Scratch' Perry (as Lee Perry) and The Upsetters
From "Ape-Ology"
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A "must" for reggae lovers!
23 September 1998 | by Scot-6 – See all my reviews

GREAT music, satisfying plot; a couple violent scenes make it iffy around kids.
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