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The Harder They Come
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The Harder They Come

1972-08-01 · 103 min · ★ 6.6

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.

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Directors
Perry Henzell
Production companies
International Films
Countries
Jamaica
Status
Released

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Jimmy CliffJimmy CliffIvanhoe "Ivan" Martin
Janet BartleyElsa
Carl BradshawJose
Ras Daniel HartmanPedro
Basil KeanePreacher
Bob CharltonHilton
Winston StonaWinston StonaDetective Ray Jones
Lucia WhiteMother
Volair JohnsonPushcart Boy
Beverly AndersonHousewife
Clover LewisMarket Woman
Elijah ChambersLonga
Prince BusterDJ at Dance
Ed 'Bim' LewisPhotographer
Bobby LobanFitz
Joanne DunnBarmaid
Don ToppingDJ
Karl LeslieFreddie
Sandra RedwoodGirl
Ula FraserElsa Friend

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