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Reggae music serves as both soundtrack and plot element in THE HARDER THEY COME, a groundbreaking classic starring music legend Jimmy Cliff. Such hits as "You Can Get It If You Really Want," "Many Riv...( read more 
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MCT:April 12, 2008Groundbreaking Jamaican classic film from the early 1970's that has become a cult classic in its own right and made Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff a international superstar. The soundtrack to this film is vintage wine and it is timeless,
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MCT:March 14, 2008Great films are born of substance, not budget. The Harder They Come is a perfect example. Because of an obviously low budget, everything here-- from the acting to the cinematography to the story itself-- is so raw and honest, it feels like a documentary and only lends to the overall product. The soundtrack is also great.
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MCT:March 2, 2008It was interesting to see a side of Jamaica's underworld that's commonly left unseen, but this film is alow moving otherwise.
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MCT:January 11, 2008
groundbreaking jamaican gangster film that introduced reggae to the world. jimmy cliff plays rude boy ivan who moves to the city and becomes an outlaw and folk hero. based on a true story, this film was a sensation in the 70's. extra half star for the awesome soundtrack. and thank god for subtitles!
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MCT:July 26, 2007
The acting is suspect at points, and the filmmaking has some quirks compared to Hollywood productions, but it's still the ultimate reggae film ever made.
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MCT:June 23, 2007
The acting may not be great (or even ok) but the story's so true & the soundtrack's an all-time classic! V enjoyable
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MCT:May 25, 2007
This "midnight flick" tells of the journey of a good man into a corrupt world searching for purpose and identity. The film is one of the first to have an honest portrayal of life in Jamaica. The music is great + it tells the story on its own.
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MCT:February 26, 2007
The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell. It stars reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who plays Ivanhoe Martin, a character based on Rhygin, a real life Jamaican criminal who achieved fame in the 1940s.
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MCT:December 13, 2006
Talk about a classic Reggae movie this is definitely in that category..The story line is good, the setting is wonderful and of course the music is top rated Reggae....
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MCT:November 14, 2006
One of the best soundtracks of all time. If u dig reggae music check this cult classic out. While on the surface it seems like just another blaxplotation film underneath it deals with political and social issues while giving u an earfull of great tunes. A must see for all movie and music buffs.
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MCT:October 18, 2006
It plays like a mix between Scarface and City of God, with a bit of blacksploitation thrown in. The lead character starts out with nothing, and tries to gain things honestly before turning to crime, and becoming an even bigger success. A cult film, that takes place in Jamaica, it's easy to believe you can watch this more and more, and like it more. The reggae soundtrack is also very nicely done. For a movie from the 70s like this, the camera work is also very nice, and so are the characters involved. A cool groove of a movie.
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MCT:September 10, 2006
One of my favorites; but don't pass it off as just another Blaxploitation yarn- it's much more than that and has THE movie soundtrack. Jimmy Cliff is a great screen presence.
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MCT:August 12, 2006
Great :) The soundtrack is amazing. Watch it. You'll get use to the jamiacan accents, and figure out how wonderful it is.
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MCT:August 2, 2006
the movie that brought reggae into the spotlight. jimmy cliff sings, fights and shoots his way through this classic.
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MCT:June 19, 2006
"Yes Man! Bumba clot!" This reminds me very much of the Philippines - - corruption, cultural colonialism, the vicious cycle of poverty. It's a very good anti-government propaganda film.
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