He agreed to help save a besieged, oil-producing colony (established as a small fuel depot at a refinery) from a crazed, marauding wasteland warlord - the threatening Humungus (Kjell Nilsson), by promising to help the refugee community of survivors during a rush for freedom (to a promised land) by driving a big-rig Mack truck (pulling a fuel tanker).Mendez informed the inquisitors that Brent - with "limited intelligence" - couldn""t handle the overload.Over the next four years, George manages the company while his brother attends college in his place.When Harry graduates from college in 1932, he is to come back to Bedford Falls and run he family business.Telly Savalas was originally considered for he role, and Bette Davis was also considered for the part of Luke""s mother.An innocent small boy in white diapers (and eating a popsicle) waddles down the driveway to look at the man on the ground, also unaware of what has happened.