The Harder They Come
“With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!”
6.5/ 10IMDb6.9123
19721h 43mR
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJoanne Dunn
- EEd 'Bim' Lewis
- CCarl Bradshaw
- VVolair Johnson
- BBeverly Anderson
- WWinston Stona
- UUla Fraser
- JJanet Bartley
- BBasil Keane
- CClover Lewis
Crew
- Director
- Perry Henzell
- Writers
- Trevor D. Rhone, Perry Henzell
- Producers
- Chris Blackwell, Jeff Scheftel, Perry Henzell
- Production
- International Films
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harder They Come rated?
The Harder They Come has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 123 votes.
Who directed The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.
When was The Harder They Come released?
The Harder They Come was released in 1972.
