The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come

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  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1972-09-01
  • Runtime: 103 minutes
  • : 6.57
  • Production Company: International Films
  • Production Country: Jamaica
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6.57/10
6.57
From 115 Ratings

Description

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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Reviews

  • r96sk

    8
    By r96sk
    'The Harder They Come' is entertaining crime flick fare. Jimmy Cliff brings a solid lead performance and some excellent music, which is certainly this film's strongest element; the eponymous track and "Sweet And Dandy" being my personal picks. The other cast members play their respective parts well. I've not got much more to note. Good music, enjoyable plot and sturdy messaging. What else is needed? 8/10, for me.

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