The Harder They Come (film)

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Perry Henzell's 1972 Jamaican feature starring Jimmy Cliff as Ivanhoe Martin, an aspiring singer navigating Kingston's record business and outlaw economy. The film and soundtrack became a major international gateway into reggae, connecting Cliff's performances with Toots & the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The Melodians and other Jamaican recordings.