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The Harder They Come (1972): movie guide
The Harder They Come (1972) is a Crime, Drama, Music running about 103 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 133 votes. Notable cast includes Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-08-01
- Runtime: 103 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-08-01
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What is The Harder They Come about?
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 highlights
The Harder They Come features Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-08-01. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (133 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Harder They Come?
- The Harder They Come is listed as Crime, Drama, Music on TMDB.
- How long is The Harder They Come?
- The Harder They Come runs about 103 minutes.
- Who stars in The Harder They Come?
- Cast highlights include Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Harder They Come?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
