Entertaining, eclectic cult film blends reggae music, political intrigue, Rastafarian philosophy and raw action. Countryman is a Jamaican who rescues two Americans from a downed plane, and the three soon find themselves on the run from corrupt government officials. Exciting soundtrack features Bob Marley and The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Toots and The Maytals, and more. 103 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; interviews; theatrical trailers; more. Filmed in English.

A fisherman's solitary existence is shattered when an airplane crashes into a nearby swamp. By rescuing two young Americans from the wreckage, the fisherman, Countryman, becomes an unwitting player in a political plot devised by the power-hungry Colonel Sinclair. The couple and Countryman, branded by Sinclair as enemy agents, are forced to flee into the Jamaican wilderness to elude capture. Th

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I dropped the fifth star only because of the poorly scripted and acted military scenes. Some people may have difficulty understanding the patois or "duck" English typical of Jamaicans. Also, I can't speak to the DVD quality as I have only seen the video version. I have reviewed the video version because the DVD has not yet been released and there were no other reviews of the film. But I can say that I've watched this film many times (having finally tracked down a copy of the video after several years of searching) and I can think of no better recommendation than that - and no better reason to suggest that you get your own copy.

The lesson line: "First, you have to have that intention."

Iree!

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B grade plot but A grade Rasta magicSep 11, 2005
By Stephen C.
For serious fans of Reggae, Rasta, Jamaica and natural mysticism Countryman is well worth viewing. Unfortunately the plot and style is kitsch '70s, a little B grade even.

What saves it is the wicked Reggae, the heart warming Rasta community and the funky shamanic magic of Countryman himself. Countryman is a groovy natural mystic. There is some good acting from some of the Jamaicans and some appaling acting from the two white actors!

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CountrymanJul 01, 2007
By D'anne
For any reggae lovers, this movie, will give you an understanding of the reggae music and what the words of bob marley and many other greats meant. The music played during scenes in the movie is what gives you the appreciation and understanding of the reggae music we all love. Great movie to check out and to add to your movie collection. It doesn't cost that much so buy it.

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