Harry’s War (1981): Cast
Harry’s War is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Kieth Merrill, starring Edward Herrmann as Harry Johnson, Elisha Cook Jr. and David Ogden Stiers. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harry’s War About?
The premise of Harry’s War without spoilers.
When the IRS refuses to acknowledge a clear error in Harry Johnson’s tax filing, he is forced to take matters into his own hands. After his aunt suffers a fatal heart attack while battling the agency, Harry vows to fight the system, determined to expose the injustice and protect his family’s legacy.
Harry’s War Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- libertarianism
- tax protestor
- two word title
- tank
- internal revenue service
- gun
- libertarian
- independent film
- title spoken by character
- character name in title
Harry’s War Cast & Characters
Edward Herrmann leads the cast as Harry Johnson, with Elisha Cook Jr. as Sgt. Billy and David Ogden Stiers as Ernie. Directed by Kieth Merrill; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kieth Merrill
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Edward Herrmann as Harry Johnson -
Elisha Cook Jr. as Sgt. Billy -
David Ogden Stiers as Ernie -
Noble Willingham as Major Andrews
Also Starring in Harry’s War
· 34 more- Geraldine Page 'Aunt' Beverly
- Paul Anderson Banker
- Salome Jens Wilda
- Bruce Robinson Agent
- Scott Wilkinson Mailman
- Oscar Rowland Wino
- Vernon Weddle Ponde
- Douglas Dirkson Draper
- Karen Grassle Kathy
- Jim McKrell Newsman
- James Ray Commissioner
- Jay Bernard Lumberman
- Prentiss Rowe Sheriff
- Rex Cutter Special Agent
- Marc Raymond Rodney
- Star Herrmann Hooker
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- Larry Roupe Supervisor
- David Mason Daniels Aide
- Kamee Aliessa Shawn
- Jerrold Ziman IRS Attorney
- Max Lewin Judge
- Alan Cherry Agent
- Kieri Valee Shelly
- Jean Stringham Receptionist
- Spencer McMullin Hammel
- Leslie Perry Relief Girl
- Robert Daugherty Mailman
- David Sterago Reporter
- Terry Afton Lee Soldier
- Charles Chagnon Indigent
- Dolly Big Soldier Indian Mother
- Jack N. Reddish Confused Man
- Leola Green Duchess
- Mickey Wodrich Elderly Lady
More from Kieth Merrill
More films directed by Kieth Merrill: Four Blood Moons, 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue, The 12 Dogs of Christmas and The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd.
Harry’s War Also Known As
Also known as “哈里之战”.
- Also known as
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- 哈里之战
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Harry’s War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Harry’s War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harry’s War?
Harry’s War runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Harry’s War released?
Harry’s War was released on March 6, 1981.
Who directed Harry’s War?
Harry’s War was directed by Kieth Merrill.
More films by Kieth Merrill Who is in the cast of Harry’s War?
Harry’s War stars Edward Herrmann as Harry Johnson, Elisha Cook Jr. as Sgt. Billy and David Ogden Stiers as Ernie, among 38 credited actors.
Does Harry’s War have a post-credit scene?
No. Harry’s War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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