The Harder They Come
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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DVD Released: January 14, 2002
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December 2, 2008The film that introduced reggae to the U.S. in the early 70's. Soon after, Bob Marley entered the scene and the rest is history. Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan, who tries to make a hit record and finds he has to sell the rights to have it played on the radio. Ivan finally finds fame a... ...( read more )
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January 11, 2008groundbreaking 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... ...( read more )
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October 18, 2006It 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... ...( read more )
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March 18, 2009Rough and ready it may be, but it's a unique snap shot of early 70's Jamaica. The music is great and worth seeing where the music came from before Bob Marley became international.
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