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The Harder They Come (1972)

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jimmy CliffJimmy CliffIvanhoe "Ivan" Martin
  • Photo of Janet BartleyJanet BartleyElsa
  • Photo of Carl BradshawCarl BradshawJose
  • Photo of Ras Daniel HartmanRas Daniel HartmanPedro
  • Photo of Basil KeaneBasil KeanePreacher
  • Photo of Bob CharltonBob CharltonHilton
  • Photo of Winston StonaWinston StonaDetective Ray Jones
  • Photo of Lucia WhiteLucia WhiteMother
  • Photo of Volair JohnsonVolair JohnsonPushcart Boy
  • Photo of Beverly AndersonBeverly AndersonHousewife

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