About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1972
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
124
Genre
Crime, Drama, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
cinema on cinema
gangster
disc jockey
jamaica
church choir
reggae
parish
recording contract
record producer
record label
murder
marijuana
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Questions about The Harder They Come
How long is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell and released in 1972.
What genre is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come is a Crime, Drama, Music film (1972).
Who stars in The Harder They Come?
The cast of The Harder They Come includes Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane.
What is the TMDB rating for The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 124 votes.
