The Harvest
“They stole one of his kidneys. Now they've come for the other one.”
Synopsis
A screenwriter is sent to Mexico to develop a story that can be used to wrap up a movie presently in production. Given a very short time allotment, the writer immerses himself in the seamier side of a Mexican beach resort, but soon finds himself involved in a 'body organ for profit' operation. Drugged, he has one of his own kidneys removed, and then, with a woman he isn't sure he can trust, he sets out to expose the ring...
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Miguel Ferrer
Charlie Pope
Leilani Sarelle
Natalie Caldwell
Henry Silva
Detective Topo
Tony Denison
Noel Guzmann
Tim Thomerson
Steve Mobley
George Clooney
Lip Syncing Transvestite
Harvey Fierstein
Bob Lakin
Matt Clark
Hank
Angélica Aragón
Dr. Emma
Claire Jacobs
Model #1
Lisa Harington
Model #2
Michael M. Vendrell
Vent
Randy Walker
Border Guard
Mario Iván Martínez
Alex
Juan Antonio Llanes
Hotel Clerk
José Lavat
Doctor
Jorge Zepeda
Officer Morales
Alejandro Bracho
Kind Eyes
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Marconi
- Screenplay & Story
- David Marconi
- Original Score
- Rick Boston
- Original Title
- The Harvest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- THMPC, Curb Musifilm, Ron Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Marconi
David Marconi
Rick Boston
Emmanuel Lubezki
Carlos Puente
Morgan Mason, David A. Jackson, Carole Curb Nemoy, Jason Clark, Ron Stone
Department Leadership Roster
David Marconi
Director
Ileane Meltzer
Costume Design
Carlos Puente
Editor
Morgan Mason
Producer
Jason Clark
Producer
David Marconi
Screenplay
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harvest
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What is The Harvest about?
A screenwriter is sent to Mexico to develop a story that can be used to wrap up a movie presently in production. Given a very short time allotment, the writer immerses himself in the seamier side of a Mexican beach resort, but soon finds himself involved in a 'body organ for profit' operation. Drugged, he has one of his own kidneys removed, and then, with a woman he isn't sure he can trust, he sets out to expose the ring...
Who directed The Harvest?
The Harvest was directed by David Marconi.
Who stars in The Harvest?
The principal cast of The Harvest includes Miguel Ferrer, Leilani Sarelle, Henry Silva, Tony Denison, Tim Thomerson.
When was The Harvest released and how long is it?
The Harvest was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Harvest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Harvest was composed by Rick Boston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Harvest?
The Harvest holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).