# The Harder They Come (1972)

> A Jamaican reggae aspirant turns outlaw when exploitative producers and connected drug dealers block his path to musical success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3851

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
- Director: Perry Henzell
- Cast: Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton, Winston Stona, Lucia White
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070155/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: energetic, rebellious, socially charged, music discovery night, international cinema night

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