Carl Bradshaw

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring singer hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions, he finds work with a self-righteous preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals. 

A rasta musician meets and falls for a gospel singer when they both enter a music contest in Kingston, Jamaica. However, her father has other ideas.