The Harder They Come (1973)

"With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!"
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The Harder They Come
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StarringJimmy CliffJanet BartleyCarl Bradshaw
DirectorPerry Henzell
WritersTrevor D. Rhone
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R 1 hr 43 minFeb 8th, 1973Drama, Crime, 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 Details

Theatrical Release:February 8th, 1973 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 17th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Chris Blackwell
Production Companies:International Films
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