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The Harder They Come (1972)

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

★ 6.6 1972-08-01 1h 43m

Crime · Drama · Music

Story

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.

Director: Perry Henzell Starring: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman

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The Harder They Come Cast

  • Jimmy Cliff as Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
  • Janet Bartley as Elsa
  • Carl Bradshaw as Jose
  • Ras Daniel Hartman as Pedro
  • Basil Keane as Preacher
  • Bob Charlton as Hilton
  • Winston Stona as Detective Ray Jones
  • Lucia White as Mother
  • Volair Johnson as Pushcart Boy
  • Beverly Anderson as Housewife
  • Clover Lewis as Market Woman
  • Elijah Chambers as Longa

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