What is The Harder They Come?
The Harder They Come is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1972
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Music
- Updated
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The Harder They Come is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Music. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An ambitious newcomer to Kingston seeks a music career but faces corruption and turns to crime.”
- Features reggae music including the title song
- Portrays the rise of a folk hero
- Involves bitter industry disputes and violent conflicts
- Protagonist resorts to petty crime
Watch it if you are interested in a crime and drama film featuring music from 1972.
The film contains crime, drama, and music themes reflecting its 1972 release context.
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When was The Harder They Come released?
The film was released in 1972, with a US release date listed as 02/08/1973.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified under crime, drama, and music.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Ivanhoe Martin, who arrives in Kingston looking for work.
What happens after Ivanhoe records his first song?
He has a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton and resorts to petty crime.
What role does music play in the story?
Ivanhoe lands a recording contract as a reggae singer, records his first song, and sees his record top the charts while he deals with crime.