The Harder They Come

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama, Music

Director

Perry Henzell

Original Language

EN

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. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.

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 on August 1, 1972.

How long is The Harder They Come?

The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1h 43m.

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