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The Harder They Come (1972)

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself.

Movie|Not Rated|1 hr. 42 min.|

© 1972 Vision Films

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The Harder They Come

Title	The Harder They Come (1972)
Runtime	1 hr. 42 min.
Studio	New Video Group
Genres	Drama
Description	Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself.

5 months ago

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Why isn't this movie subtitled?

7 months ago

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Actually, I heard the soundtrack a year before I saw the movie. Go figure. A friend and sound engineer was more amazed at the production. Some songs were recorded in mono. The type of recording equipment and technology used was crude, yet effective. Economics were a big limitation for this place and time, while superior technology existed elsewhere (if you call Quadraphonic sound an advanced tech format).
Overall, the orig. LP of this soundtrack, stands as a monument to simpler times.

9 months ago

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I n I knows
that
Jah No Dead

9 months ago

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this movie is beyond review. soundtrack that rocks and a message to boot. it's the Jamaican Scarface, with a political commentary. i love this movie and would recommend it to everyone. if you like it, Rockers is good as well

9 months ago

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i really dig this movie. I knew much of the soundtrack well before I ever saw the movie when I was a kid (yes, i'm arguably a grown kid now). I remember playing it a few times sifting through my dad's records and it was always a favorite.

9 months ago

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crucial soundtrack, crucial movie.