The Harder They Come

With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!

19721h 43m6.6(130 votes)

CrimeDramaMusic

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 pet…

The Harder They Come (1972) is a crime, drama, and music film directed by Perry Henzell. It stars Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, and Carl Bradshaw. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 130 votes.

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Director

Perry Henzell

Cast

Jimmy Cliff

Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin

Janet Bartley

Elsa

Carl Bradshaw

Jose

Ras Daniel Hartman

Pedro

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Who stars in The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come stars Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, and Ras Daniel Hartman, and was directed by Perry Henzell.

How long is The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did The Harder They Come come out?

The Harder They Come was released in 1972.

What genre is The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come is a crime, drama, and music film.

Is The Harder They Come worth watching?

The Harder They Come holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.