Countryman

1982, Movie, NR, 102 mins

Countryman: Review

An enjoyable film that recaptures the magic of reggae cult classic THE HARDER THEY COME (1973), COUNTRYMAN concerns a Caribbean fisherman with mystical powers who rescues an American couple when their plane has crashed nearby. The kindly Rastaman shields the Americans from local politicians who want to use them as a political symbol for their election campaign. Political messages, ganja smoking, and Rastafarian preachiness are complemented by plenty of great music from Bob M... read more leave a comment