The Harder They Come
Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, lands a contract as a singer also searching for work. He records his first song,"The Harder They Come," but after having a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He kills some abusive cops, deals marijuana and makes folk hero status. Meanwhile, his album has been topping the charts.
Released: 1972-09-01