The movie, Harry’s War, was released in 1981 and is a comedy-drama. It revolves around the story of Harry Johnson who fights against the IRS after the death of his aunt. The film stars Edward Herrmann, Geraldine Page, and Karen Grassle. They perform engaging roles and deliver peculiar insights into the off-screen details of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Harry’s War filming took place in St. George, Utah, USA. However, the exact dates of the shooting have not been disclosed. The location in Utah brought life to the storyline and created the fitting environment this movie needed to prosper.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Edward Herrmann | Harry Johnson |
| Geraldine Page | ‘Aunt’ Beverly |
| Karen Grassle | Kathy |
| David Ogden Stiers | Ernie |
| Salome Jens | Wilda |
| James Ray | Commissioner |
| Douglas Dirkson | Draper |
| Jerrold Ziman | IRS Attorney |
| Noble Willingham | Major Andrews |
| Prentiss Rowe | Sheriff |
| Vernon Weddle | Ponde |
| Max Lewin | Judge |
| Alan Cherry | Agent #1 |
| Bruce Robinson | Agent #2 |
| Rex Cutter | Special Agent |
| Kamee Aliessa | Shawn |
| Kieri Valee | Shelly |
| Scott Wilkinson | Mailman #1 |
| David Mason Daniels | Aide |
| Spencer McMullin | Hammel |
| Jean Stringham | Receptionist |
| Leslie Perry | Relief Girl |
| Robert Daugherty | Mailman #2 |
| Oscar Rowland | Wino |
| Marc Raymond | Rodney |
| David Sterago | Reporter |
| Terry Afton Lee | Soldier |
| Charles Chagnon | Indigent |
| Dolly Big Soldier | Indian Mother |
| Paul Anderson | Banker |
| Larry Roupe | Supervisor |
| Leola Green | Duchess |
| Mickey Wodrich | Elderly Lady |
| Jay Bernard | Lumberman |
| Donn D. Erickson | Reporter #1 |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a unique blend of comedy and drama.
- Directed and written by Kieth Merrill.
- The film has a run time of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
- The movie was produced by David B. Johnston, Kieth Merrill, and Jack N. Reddish.
- Merrill B. Jenson composed the movie’s music.
- The lead characters of the movie were played by Edward Herrmann (Harry Johnson), Geraldine Page (‘Aunt’ Beverly), and Karen Grassle (Kathy).
- The storyline is about Harry Johnson’s fight against the IRS following his aunt’s death.
- The movie has been recognized by several names in different countries including “Harrys ganz privater Krieg” in Germany, “La guerra de Harry” in Spain, “Det store skattesmellet” in Norway, “A Guerra de Harry” in Brazil, and “Wojna Harry’ego” in Poland.
- The movie was even part of Harry’s War (1981) in 2021.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: St. George, Utah, USA
- Latitude: 37.0965278
- Longitude: -113.5684164
- Place ID: ChIJ5TlJmNBEyoARHhyh-PIHF1M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St. George, UT, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
