The Harder They Come
3.4
Crime
Drama
Music
1972
103 min
R
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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"Definitely a must see for all crime drama and reggae music fans,especially if you're trying to get into the music industry!"
Jonathan Kent
"8.5/10. Great original film. Jamaica's 1st feature film and a classic. Patois, ganja and reggae, mon."
JRM
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