The Harder They Come (1972)

1h 43m · 1 Aug 1972

With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!

Crime Drama Music

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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.

Movie ID	17140
Genre	Crime, Drama, Music
Director	Perry Henzell
Main cast	Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton, Winston Stona, Lucia White
Release date	1 August 1972
Release year	1972
Language	English
Duration	103 min (1h 43m)
Rating	6.6 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	International Films