The Harder They Come Movie Review 1972

A poor Jamaican youth becomes a success with a hit reggae record after he has turned to a life of crime out of desperation. Songs, which are blended nicely into the framework of the film, include "You Can Get It If You Really Want it" and "Sitting In Limbo."

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 93 minutes.
Originally from Jamaican.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Corporate Shenanigans, Rock Stars on Film

Screenplay

Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone

Cast

Jimmy Cliff, Janet Barkley, Carl Bradshaw, Bobby Charlton, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Winston Stona

Cinematography

Peter Jessop, David McDonald

Director

Perry Henzell

Music

Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff

Producer

New World Pictures