The Harder They Come(1972)

Behind the story

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.

Genres

Crime, Drama, Music

Directed by

Perry Henzell

Release date

1972-08-01

Status

Released

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