Movie

The Harder They Come

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

★ 6.6(125)19721h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Perry Henzell
Release date: 1972-08-01
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Jamaica
Studio: International Films

The Harder They Come — trailer

About The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come is a 1972 movie in the Crime, Drama and Music genres, directed by Perry Henzell, starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley and Carl Bradshaw. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Harder They Come in Colombia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Jimmy Cliff

Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin

Janet Bartley

Elsa

Carl Bradshaw

Jose

Ras Daniel Hartman

Pedro

Basil Keane

Preacher

Bob Charlton

Hilton

Winston Stona

Detective Ray Jones

Lucia White

Mother

Volair Johnson

Pushcart Boy

Beverly Anderson

Housewife

Clover Lewis

Market Woman

Elijah Chambers

Longa

Themes & keywords

cinema on cinemagangsterdisc jockeyjamaicachurch choirreggaeparishrecording contractrecord producerrecord labelmurdermarijuanadrugs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Harder They Come in Colombia?+

The Harder They Come is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Colombia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Harder They Come on Netflix?+

The Harder They Come is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

How long is The Harder They Come?+

The Harder They Come has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Harder They Come?+

The Harder They Come stars Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman and Basil Keane.

When did The Harder They Come come out?+

The Harder They Come is a 1972 movie directed by Perry Henzell.

What genre is The Harder They Come?+

The Harder They Come is Crime, Drama and Music film.

Who directed The Harder They Come?+

The Harder They Come was directed by Perry Henzell.