The Harder They Come
With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Harder They Come
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
- Release Date: 1972-09-01
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Rating: 6.523/10 (110 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: International Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.77
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Jimmy Cliff
as Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
Janet Bartley
as Elsa
Carl Bradshaw
as Jose
Ras Daniel Hartman
as Pedro
Basil Keane
as Preacher
Bob Charlton
as Hilton
Winston Stona
as Detective Ray Jones
Lucia White
as Mother
Volair Johnson
as Pushcart Boy
Beverly Anderson
as Housewife
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Trailers & Clips
The Harder They Come Teaser - 50th anniversary screenings
The Harder They Come Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Harder They Come?▼
The Harder They Come is a Crime, Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1972-09-01.
Who are the main actors in The Harder They Come?▼
The main cast includes Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, .
Where can I watch The Harder They Come online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Harder They Come is available.
Is The Harder They Come based on a true story?▼
With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!
What is the IMDb rating of The Harder They Come?▼
The Harder They Come has an IMDb rating of 6.523/10 based on 110 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Harder They Come?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Harder They Come?▼
The soundtrack was composed by International Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Harder They Come filmed?▼
The Harder They Come was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Harder They Come?▼
The total runtime of The Harder They Come is 103 minutes.
Is The Harder They Come suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Harder They Come?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Harder They Come.
Does The Harder They Come have a post-credit scene?▼
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