Countryman (film)
| Countryman | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dickie Jobson |
| Produced by | Chris Blackwell |
| Written by |
Dickie Jobson Michael Thomas |
| Starring |
Countryman Hiram Keller Carl Bradshaw |
| Cinematography | Dominique Chapuis |
| Edited by |
Peter Boyle John Victor-Smith |
Release dates | 1982 |
Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Language | English |
Countryman (1982) is an independent action/adventure film directed by Dickie Jobson. It tells the story of a Jamaican fisherman whose solitude is shattered when he rescues two Americans from the wreckage of a plane crash. The fisherman, called Countryman, is hurled into a political plot by the dangerous Colonel Sinclair. Countryman uses his knowledge of the terrain and his innate combat skills to survive.
The film was shot in Jamaica and featured a reggae soundtrack performed by Lee "Scratch" Perry and Bob Marley & the Wailers. It was produced by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and has become a cult classic.