The Harder They Come
The Harder They Come (1972) is a crime drama, directed by Perry Henzell. It stars Jimmy Cliff and Janet Bartley. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What The Harder They Come Is 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," 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.
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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," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills.
Where can I watch The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did The Harder They Come come out?
The Harder They Come was released in 1972.
Who directed The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.
Who stars in The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come stars Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman.
What is The Harder They Come's rating?
The Harder They Come holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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