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The Harder They Fall

CTL-W-1305 · Work

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The Harder They Fall is a film directed by Jeymes Samuel (his feature directorial debut), written by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin. Released October 22, 2021 in theaters and November 3, 2021 on Netflix. Principal cast as listed by the source: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Deon Cole.

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The Harder They Fall is a film directed by Jeymes Samuel (his feature directorial debut), written by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin. Released October 22, 2021 in theaters and November 3, 2021 on Netflix. Principal cast as listed by the source: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Deon Cole.

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The Harder They Fall is a film directed by Jeymes Samuel (his feature directorial debut), written by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin. Released October 22, 2021 in theaters and November 3, 2021 on Netflix. Principal cast as listed by the source: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, Deon Cole.

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