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Rockers: a History of Jamaican
 
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Rockers: a History of Jamaican

Starring: Richard Hall, Gregory Isaacs Director: Ted Bafaloukos
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Synopsis

Rockers was made after the the stunning success of the independently made 1972 hit The Harder They Come, which introduced North Americans to reggae music and the Rastafarian lives of many Jamaicans. In the story, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, who has been a drummer in reggae bands, decides to try and give his fellow musicians an even break by becoming a record distributor. When local gangsters rip him off and stop his budding music venture cold, his fellow musicians decide to rob the robbers. Practically everyone in this film, beginning with its star, were reggae musicians who were well known in Jamaica. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide


DVD Menu

  • Side #1 -- Rockers: It's Dangerous
    • Play The Film
    • Artists & Actors
      • Leroy HorsemouthWallace
      • Richard Dirty Harry Hall
      • Majorie Sunshine Norman
      • Jacob Killer Miller
      • Inner Circle
      • Gregory Jah Tooth Isaacs
      • Peter Honeyball Honiball
      • Monica Madgie Craig
      • Winston Burning Spear Rodney
      • Ashley Higher Harris
      • L. Jack Ruby Lindo
      • Frank Kiddus I Dowding
      • Robert Robbie Shakespeare
      • Morris Williams (Mr. Marshall)
      • Big Youth
      • The Abyssinians
      • Lester Dillenger Bullocks
      • Mighty Diamonds
      • Leroy Smart
      • Joe Gibbs
      • Earl Chinna Smith
      • Peter Tosh
      • Bunny Wailer
      • Junior Murvin
      • The Heptones
      • Junior Byles
      • Scratch & The Upsetters aka Lee Perry
      • Justin Hines And The Dominoes
      • Third World
      • The Maytones
      • Rockers All Stars
    • The Culture
      • Glossary
      • Rastafarian Culture
      • Jamaica And Its Music
    • Bonus Audio
      • Play All
      • Sata Amasagana
      • Man In The Street
      • Waiting For The Bus
      • Honeyball
      • The Beating
      • Rockers
      • Raid

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4.7 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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5.0 out of 5 stars a must see ghetto reggae lovers, April 15 2003
By enrique f ezcurra (san isidro, buenos aires Argentina) - See all my reviews
a view of the reggae scene in kingston in the 70's, some of the best music themes and singers appear in it, and shows a real look at rastas living in the ghetto.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Caveat Emptor, Dec 9 2002
By bluejim (San Leandro, California United States) - See all my reviews
This version is poor quality w/scenes chopped from the original theatre release. I read where the "official" DVD version on Island/Palm/Whatever they are this week was supposed to be out, but I can't find it. That said, this is a great movie & a real kick to revisit after all these years. I was just reminded the other day that Jacob Miller died at 25! Such a shame.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite reggae movie hands down, Aug 13 2002
By Matthew Potter (The Woodlands,TX) - See all my reviews
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I love this movie and have watched it over and over again. It captures the vibe of reggae in the late '70s perfectly and includes performances by some of the greatest performers of the time. Standouts include "Tenament Yard" by Jacob Miller and Inner Circle and an acapella version of "Jah No Dead" by Burning Spear. Definitely a must see, especially if you enjoyed "The Harder They Come".
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5.0 out of 5 stars ROCKIN'
Yeah, Reggae holds it's own in this vintage Roots film about the "real deal" record industry in Jamaica. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2001 by kikimeeks

4.0 out of 5 stars DVD Version Has Many Plusses and One Big Minus
Okay, this is my absoulte favorite movie of all time, one that I base my own artistic philosophy on. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2001 by whatevery

4.0 out of 5 stars Nuff Raga in Dub
The best reggae style b movie aroundfilled with crucial roots reggae. Great cameos by big time dj's and artists, ie Jacob Miller performing temnemant yard . Read more
Published on Jun 13 2001 by Jennifer E. Cavalli

5.0 out of 5 stars An Hilarious, Classic
Undisputable one of the best movies to come out of Jamaica. This classic, entertaining, hilarious comedy offers non stop laughs. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2001 by Kenrick Grant

5.0 out of 5 stars Jah Rasta Far I, Roots, Rock, Reggae!
See the real hardcore life in Jamaica. Backyard dubparty's, smoking the green herbs. Great soundtrack! A collector's item for reggae lovers. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2001 by H.F.B. Welman

5.0 out of 5 stars Irie Ites Rasta
WORDS CAAN DESCRIBE this masterpiece of Jamaican culture, seen! Shot during the "Golden Age" of Reggae music. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2001 by Richard Katzeff

5.0 out of 5 stars I-Rey Mon. Rockers is Top-Ranking.
This film is more than cookie cutter come-uppance. It is a spiritual journey, one that takes the viewer through a day in the life of a down-to-earth third world international... Read more
Published on Feb 13 2001 by good_time_rollo

5.0 out of 5 stars great
a classic 70s movie. a must-see 3rd world cinema gem.
Published on Nov 27 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jamaican classic with all the famous raggae artists.
Depicts a true life picture of everyday getto youth life. It shows how the Rasta culture and the music is the voice of the nation. Read more
Published on Aug 24 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate rasta travelogue!
Part of what I like to call the "Holy Trinity" of reggae-flavored films--the other two being "Harder They Come" and "Countryman", "Rockers"... Read more
Published on Jul 12 2000 by D. Hartley

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