
The Harder They Come - (1972)Released
Overview
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.
Genres
CrimeDramaMusic
Production Countries
Jamaica
Production Companies
International Films
Spoken Languages
English
Release Date
1972-09-01
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Runtime
103 minutes
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