Let's Get Harry (1986)

When Columbian revolutionaries kidnap an American engineer, his brother and friends, faced with official inaction, hire a mercenary and mount the rescue operation themselves.

Director:

Stuart Rosenberg (as Alan Smithee)

Writers:

Mark Feldberg (story), Samuel Fuller (story)

Stars:

Michael Schoeffling, Thomas F. Wilson, Fidel Abrego

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fidel Abrego	...	Hood #1
Jere Burns	...	Washington aide
Gary Busey	...	Jack
Cecile Callan	...	Theresa
Terry Camilleri	...	Mercenary
Elpidia Carrillo	...	Veronica
Matt Clark	...	Walt Clayton
Rodolfo De Alexandre	...	Pablo
Robert Duvall	...	Norman Shrike
Javier Estrada	...	Dwarf
Glenn Frey	...	Spence
Salvador Godínez	...	Boat man
Bruce Gray	...	Ambassador Douglas
Jerry Hardin	...	Dean Reilly
Mark Harmon	...	Harry Burck Jr.

Storyline

When Harry Burck, Jr. (Mark Harmon), an American engineer on loan to Colombia, is taken hostage and held for ransom, his brother Corey (Michael Schoeffling) and friend Jack (Gary Busey) are among a group of men, lead by Shrike (Robert Duvall), who go deep into the jungles of Colombia to rescue Harry and an American ambassador.

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Plot Keywords:

colombia | hostage | rescue | diplomat | boat | 

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Taglines:

An adventure about the hero in all of us.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Movie Channel [United States]

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Rescue

Filming Locations:

Aurora, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$140,980

Company Credits

Production Co:

Delphi V Productions, Metrocolor, TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "pic was lensed in Mexico and Illinois in 1985" according to "Variety".

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Quotes

Norman Shrike: The Indians say that if you spit after a close call, you'll be protected in the future.

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Connections

Referenced in Psych: Let's Get Hairy (2009)

User Reviews

a good blood and guts flick!

Mark Harmon, Gary Busey and the great Robert Duvall all give fine performances in this film. It is a good action flick that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you cheer for the good guys and the red white and blue. There are so many what you could call hidden "subliminal" messages in this film. There is a message in this film about the power of friendship, these men are willing to risk their lives to save their friend. This film sort of reminds us of people left behind like POWs in Vietnam. I like the fact the bad guy in this film is a scummy drug dealer who gets it in the end. Drug dealers are scum and murderers to me, they need to be wiped out! Gary Busey has been trashed enough for what he has done in his personal life, that is irrelevant. He is a fine actor who does good work. He is really funny in this film and steals the show. Robert Duvall is a GIANT in his field. This man was even in the Guiness Book of World Records as one of the most versatile actors of all time, he can play any role and play it well you would not even recognize him in one role from another. I really loved Saving Silverman because the message in the film was about friendship, the question HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO HELP A FRIEND???What a wonderful message! This film asks it as well. The blood and guts and shooting and explosions will keep you awake and on the edge of your seat, but the message will make you think after the credits are over. This film came out soon after Rambo: First Blood Part II did. It was when the country was experiencing a wave of patriotism. People realized they treated the Vietnam vets badly when they came home. They spit on them and called them baby killers. It was a horrible time for our country and we realized our wrongs at last. This film brings the message home that we must never do it again. Lets Get Harry won't be considered a classic film, but it is well worth your while to watch it.