The Harder They Come (1972)

The Harder They Come (1972) is a Crime, Drama, Music film directed by Perry Henzell, rated 6.6/10 by 125 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Directed by Perry Henzell. Starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane.