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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan’s dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists.
This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrated that music and art can change the world.
Original Release
09/01/1972
US Release
02/08/1973
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Jimmy Cliff | Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin |
Janet Bartley | Elsa |
Carl Bradshaw | Jose Smith / Jose |
Ras Daniel Hartman | Pedro |
Basil Keane | Preacher |
Bob Charlton | Hilton |
Winston Stona | Detective Ray Jones |
Lucia White | Mother |
Volier Johnson | Pushcart Boy |
Beverly Anderson | Housewife |
Directors
Writers
Perry Henzell, Trevor D. Rhone
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jimmy Cliff | Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin |
Janet Bartley | Elsa |
Carl Bradshaw | Jose Smith / Jose |
Ras Daniel Hartman | Pedro |
Basil Keane | Preacher |
Bob Charlton | Hilton |
Winston Stona | Detective Ray Jones |
Lucia White | Mother |
Volier Johnson | Pushcart Boy |
Beverly Anderson | 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 |
Karl Leslie | Freddie |
Sandra Redwood | Girl |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Chris Blackwell | Executive Producer |
Stephen A. Housden | Executive Producer |
S. Leigh Savidge | Executive Producer |
Perry Henzell | Producer |
Yvonne Brewster | Producer |
David Garonzik | Producer |
Arthur Gorson | Producer |
Jeff Scheftel | Producer |