The Harder They Come (1972)
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
Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
Elsa
Market Woman
Longa
DJ at Dance
Photographer
Fitz
Barmaid
Freddie
Girl
Elsa Friend
Jose
Elsa Friend
Drunk
Himself
Editor
Django (archive footage)
Pedro
Preacher
Hilton
Detective Ray Jones
Mother
Pushcart Boy
Housewife
Crew
Producer
Producer
Executive Producer
Music
Music
Director
Writer
Writer
Music
Cinematography
Cinematography
Cinematography
Editor
Editor
Editor
Art Direction
Sound
Sound