Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Harder They Come was released on August 1, 1972.
The runtime of The Harder They Come is 1h 43m.
The Harder They Come is a Crime, Drama, Music movie.
The Harder They Come has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Harder They Come is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.
The main cast of The Harder They Come includes Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw.
The Harder They Come is originally in English.