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The Harder They Come (1972)

Movie ★ 6.6 103 min

Crime Drama Music

Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.

Perry Henzell Director Perry Henzell Writer Trevor D. Rhone Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 1, 1972
Runtime
103 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0070155
Country
Jamaica
Language
Studio
International Films

Themes

Cast

Jimmy Cliff Jimmy Cliff Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin Janet Bartley Elsa Carl Bradshaw Jose Ras Daniel Hartman Pedro Basil Keane Preacher Bob Charlton Hilton Winston Stona Detective Ray Jones Lucia White Mother Volair Johnson Pushcart Boy Beverly Anderson Housewife Clover Lewis Market Woman Elijah Chambers Longa Prince Buster DJ at Dance Ed 'Bim' Lewis Photographer Bobby Loban Fitz Joanne Dunn Barmaid Don Topping DJ Karl Leslie Freddie

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Harder They Come about?
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
Who directed The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.
Who stars in The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come stars Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman.
When was The Harder They Come released?
The Harder They Come is a 1972 crime, drama, music film.
Where can I watch The Harder They Come?
You can watch The Harder They Come with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.