The Harder They Come
"With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!"
Originally released in 1972. The Harder They Come is a crime/drama film. directed by Perry Henzell.
Starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, and Carl Bradshaw
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (118 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Jamaica
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- International Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Harder They Come about?
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," bu...
Who directed The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.
How long is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Harder They Come released?
The Harder They Come was released on August 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Harder They Come?
The main cast of The Harder They Come includes Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane.
Is The Harder They Come worth watching?
The Harder They Come has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.