The Harder They Come

1972 1h 43m ★6.6

The Harder They Come

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

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.

Release Date August 1, 1972
Runtime 1h 43m
Country Jamaica
Language English
Director Perry Henzell
Category Crime, Drama, Music
Rating 6.6 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1972
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