Jimmy Cliff
Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
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Synopsis
“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.
Cast
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No photo Janet Bartley
Elsa
No photo Carl Bradshaw
Jose
No photo Ras Daniel Hartman
Pedro
No photo Basil Keane
Preacher
No photo Bob Charlton
Hilton
No photo Winston Stona
Detective Ray Jones
No photo Lucia White
Mother
No photo Volair Johnson
Pushcart Boy
No photo Beverly Anderson
Housewife
No photo Clover Lewis
Market Woman
No photo Elijah Chambers
Longa
No photo Prince Buster
DJ at Dance
No photo Ed 'Bim' Lewis
Photographer
No photo Bobby Loban
Fitz
No photo Joanne Dunn
Barmaid
No photo Don Topping
DJ
No photo Karl Leslie
Freddie
No photo Sandra Redwood
Girl
No photo Ula Fraser
Elsa Friend
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Harder They Come available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was The Harder They Come released?
The Harder They Come was released in 1972.
How long is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1h 43m.
What genre is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come is classified as Crime, Drama, Music.
What is the age rating for The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come is rated R.