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The Harder They Come
With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Harder They Come
Cast
Jimmy CliffIvanhoe "Ivan" MartinCredits
- Directed by
- Perry Henzell
- Written by
- Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- International FilmsJamaica
