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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.9/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 91% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.6/10133 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- Perry HenzellDirector, Writer
- Trevor D. RhoneWriter
Cast
- Jimmy CliffIvanhoe "Ivan" Martin
- Janet BartleyElsa
- Carl BradshawJose
- Ras Daniel HartmanPedro
- Basil KeanePreacher
- Bob CharltonHilton
- Winston StonaDetective Ray Jones
- Lucia WhiteMother
- Volair JohnsonPushcart Boy
- Beverly AndersonHousewife
- Clover LewisMarket Woman
- Elijah ChambersLonga
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