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Film · Released
The Harder They Come
“With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!”
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The Harder They Come at a glance
The Harder They Come is a 1972 crime and drama film, running 1h 43m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1972-08-01
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Music
- Director
- Perry Henzell
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 132 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIvanhoe 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
14 names
Jimmy CliffIvanhoe "Ivan" MartinJanet BartleyElsa
Carl BradshawJose
Ras Daniel HartmanPedro
Basil KeanePreacher
Bob CharltonHilton
Winston StonaDetective Ray JonesLucia WhiteMother
Volair JohnsonPushcart Boy
Beverly AndersonHousewife
Clover LewisMarket Woman
Elijah ChambersLonga
Prince BusterDJ at Dance
Ed 'Bim' LewisPhotographer
Questions about The Harder They Come
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Harder They Come in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Harder They Come suitable for children?
The Harder They Come is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come runs for 1h 43m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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