RIP Jimmy Cliff - Reggae Icon and lead actor in the ground breaking film "The Harder They Come" ~ has died at age 81.
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RIP Mr.Jimmy Cliff
A true Reggae music legend.
A true Reggae music legend.
RIP Brother Cliff
r.i.p.
"The Harder They Come" (1972) is a classic Jamaican crime drama starring musician Jimmy Cliff. Cliff plays Ivanhoe Martin, a character based upon a real-life Jamaican criminal of that name, better known as Rhyging, who achieved fame in the 1940s. The movie is famous for its brilliant soundtrack, especially the hit song based on the film's title. The film depicts the urban and rural landscapes of Jamaica, which fully immerse you in the surroundings as you go along with Martin's pursuit of his dream to become famous. But for some, achieving a purpose may cause a person to make rash decisions and move with a particular righteousness that others may disagree with. Yet, these approaches are what make him famous.
This film highlights the relationships Martin encounters when moving through Kingston, and these characters become an essential part of the story. I often found myself rooting for Martin to succeed, but he was also his worst enemy. In addition, a few social elements highlight the cut-throat music industry, the marijuana business, and police corruption. This film is one of my all-time favorite movies. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet. And listen to the soundtrack too!
Director: Perry Henzell
Writers: Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
Starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton, Winston Stona
Storyline
Ivanhoe Martin (Jimmy Cliff) 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 (Bob Charlton), he soon finds himself resorting to petty crime to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills abusive cops, and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
This film highlights the relationships Martin encounters when moving through Kingston, and these characters become an essential part of the story. I often found myself rooting for Martin to succeed, but he was also his worst enemy. In addition, a few social elements highlight the cut-throat music industry, the marijuana business, and police corruption. This film is one of my all-time favorite movies. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet. And listen to the soundtrack too!
Director: Perry Henzell
Writers: Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
Starring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley, Carl Bradshaw, Ras Daniel Hartman, Basil Keane, Bob Charlton, Winston Stona
Storyline
Ivanhoe Martin (Jimmy Cliff) 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 (Bob Charlton), he soon finds himself resorting to petty crime to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills abusive cops, and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
R.I.P.
RIP to the legend about to watch the harder they come ... again
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