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Tout, tout de suite

Original title: The Harder They Come
  • 1972
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Jimmy Cliff in Tout, tout de suite (1972)
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Wishing to become a successful reggae singer, a young Jamaican man finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and drug pushers.Wishing to become a successful reggae singer, a young Jamaican man finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and drug pushers.Wishing to become a successful reggae singer, a young Jamaican man finds himself tied to corrupt record producers and drug pushers.

  • Director
    • Perry Henzell
  • Writers
    • Perry Henzell
    • Trevor D. Rhone
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Cliff
    • Janet Bartley
    • Carl Bradshaw
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    • Director
      • Perry Henzell
    • Writers
      • Perry Henzell
      • Trevor D. Rhone
    • Stars
      • Jimmy Cliff
      • Janet Bartley
      • Carl Bradshaw
    • 66User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
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    Jimmy Cliff
    Jimmy Cliff
    • Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin
    Janet Bartley
    • Elsa
    Carl Bradshaw
    • Jose Smith
    Ras Daniel Hartman
    • Pedro
    Basil Keane
    • Preacher
    Bob Charlton
    • Hilton
    Winston Stona
    • Detective Ray Jones
    Lucia White
    • Mother
    Volier Johnson
    • Pushcart Boy
    • (as Volair Johnson)
    Beverly Manley Duncan
    • Housewife
    Clover Lewis
    • Market Woman
    Elijah Chambers
    • Longa
    Prince Buster
    • DJ at Dance
    Ed 'Bim' Lewis
    • Photographer
    Bobby Loban
    • Fitz
    Joanne Dunn
    • Barmaid
    Adrian Robinson
    • Editor
    Don Topping
    • DJ
    • Director
      • Perry Henzell
    • Writers
      • Perry Henzell
      • Trevor D. Rhone
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    9DAW-8

    Ahead of its time

    It has been said of many films, but this one was indeed "ahead of its time". It is a love story, social commentary, political manifesto and comedy all rolled-in-one. You can't help but like Jimmy Cliff's character. He's trying to cut a record, romance a preacher's daughter, and "get what's his" all at the same time.

    This film is especially important in the history of Black film, I would say, since the character of Ivan is clearly portrayed as a complex character. Even the cinematography conveys the idea that "black is beautiful" (remember the (semi-)nude scene in the lake? Can't say enough good things about it. See it, you won't be sorry!
    10divergent-thinking

    Real, raw and a part of my life forever.

    This film is a perfect example of the Jamican city struggle, this film is a real depiction of Jamaican people. Technically it is poorly shot and edited, but if you can look past these issues you will have a greater understanding of Jamaican people, the struggles faced and a realization of how the ghettos developed. I lived in Kingston Jamaica in the 80s as a youth, through innocents I loved every part of Jamaica the music, food, people, beaches and weather but not the history or politics which a later learned more about. Jamaica has developed a society through mislead innocents of the youth, selfish politicians who cared for money and power created what Jamaica is today. Imagine coming in from the country as so many did in the 60's & 70's and learning the only work you could find was selling drugs or robbing, Oh no you wouldn't do that? but when a human being begins to starve they will do almost anything to survive it is instinct. This movie is about exactly that survivalist instinct and tendencies.
    sweetty0924

    slightly pornographic title, but great film!

    I was a recent immigrant from the caribbean back in 1973 when this film was released. I was sooo thrilled when it met with such good reviews and commercial success. Years later, as an adult, I had a viewing party for some friends who wanted to see, in general, a different genre of film, and in particular, caribbean films (I highly recommend; "Dancehall Queen, and "The Lunatic" for those interested in island fare.) One friend saw the title and thought it was a "blue" movie. After what seemed like hours of laughter, we settled in to watch. They truly enjoyed it, and I (now grown,) could understand the subtleties and layers sometimes lost on a younger viewer. The gritty look of the film added to and enhanced the entire project. I have had occasion to view it a few more times since then, and it never loses its appeal. I also cry every time I hear Jimmy Cliff sing "White Cliffs of Dover." 'Cross many rivers' if you have to, but see this film.
    wwayners

    real jamaican experience in early 70s.

    the harder they come, a jamaican experience in watching this film. A partially true story of a infamous gunman (rygin) being chased all the the way to the sandy shores and cut down in a hail of bullets. Shows also the corrupt side of the music industry. I remember when this movie was at the theaters but was too young to see it then. Score 7 out of 10 as being the first shoot him up movie from jamaica. dialect might be hard to understand if you are not jamaican or aquainted with caribbean accent.
    9anton-6

    "Dem a loot, dem a shoot, dem a wail in shanty town"

    I have always listened very much to all kind of Reggae(also ska and rocksteady) and the record "The harder they come" is one of the best record's ever. So I had really looked forward to see this film. First off all I must say that the songs are fantastic in this film with songs like for example: "Rivers of babylon", "Many rivers to cross", "Sitting here in limbo" and of course the title song.

    Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan, a country boy who comes to the big city looking for fame through music but is forced to become a "rude boy" and it will have big consequences. The film maybe is not a masterpiece but the music is and I thought it was so very funny to watch a film from Jamaica.

    This is also one of the biggest cult classics ever and it is very entertaining. The ending is pretty amazing. The acting by the great singer Jimmy Cliff is actually good, and the rest of the unknown cast is also good. This film is a MUST-SEE! My rating would be a 8 or a 9/10

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    • Trivia
      First feature film produced in Jamaica.
    • Quotes

      Jose Smith: Him think hero can die til the last reel.

    • Alternate versions
      In the original, pre-Midnight Show, unrated version, when Jimmy Cliff is lashed for slicing his antagonist, there are shots of frontal nudity when he is strapped over the barrel, making his urination explicit.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert Holiday Video Gift Guide (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      You Can Get It If You Really Want
      Performed by Jimmy Cliff

      Composed by Jimmy Cliff

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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1976 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Jamaica
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Harder They Come
    • Filming locations
      • Kingston, Jamaica
    • Production company
      • International Films
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      • $15,327
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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