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The Harder They Come

The Harder They Come (1973) - Where to Watch

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Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Harder They Come' right now, here are some useful insights about the International Films drama flick. The Harder They Come starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 43 min. The release date of the movie is February 8th, 1973. reflects real

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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."

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'The Harder They Come' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on February 8th, 1973 - Buy The Harder They Come Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting October 17th, 2000 - Buy The Harder They Come DVD

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