Reggae-flavored cult drama stars Jimmy Cliff as a Jamaican youth who dreams of becoming a singing star. After some run-ins with the law, he kills a corrupt policeman, and his fugitive status makes a recording he made a hit. Rough and raw blend of action and political polemic features music by Cliff, Toots and The Maytals, Desmond Dekker. Songs include "You Can Get It If You Really Want," "Many Rivers to Cross," and the title track. R-rated version; 95 min./Unrated version; 105 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English. Three-disc set.
