The Harder They Come

    • Release date: 1972 (Jamaica)
    • Director: Perry Henzell
    • Screenwriter: Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
    • Producer: Perry Henzell
    • Distributor: International Films
    • MPAA rating: R
    • Run time: 105 minutes
    • Inspired by the story of 1950s Jamaican outlaw Ivanhoe Martin (AKA Rhygin)ImagesJournal.com: The Harder They Come
  • The Harder They Come stars reggae musician Jimmy Cliff as a poor young man from the Jamaican countryside who moves to the city to make it big. The movie helped Cliff to gain notoriety as a reggae artist and has since become a cult classic.Rotten Tomatoes: The Harder They Come Reviews
  • Plot Summary

    Ivan Martin (Jimmy Cliff) leaves the safety of a rural home to seek fame and fortune in the Jamaican city of Kingston. Once he reaches the city, he becomes the victim of theft and corruption. Disillusioned, Ivan turns to a life of crime, through which he gains notoriety as a both musician and outlaw. However, his criminal lifestyle ultimately leads to his downfall.
  • Cast

    • Jimmy Cliff: Ivan Martin
    • Janet Bartley: Elsa
    • Carl Bradshaw: Jose
    • Ras Daniel Hartman: Pedro
    • Basil Keane: Preacher
    • Bob Charlton: Hilton

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