Perry Henzell

Perry Henzell

writer Jamaica

Perry Henzell was a pioneering Jamaican filmmaker and director, best known for his influential film 'The Harder They Come' which brought reggae music and Jamaican culture to international audiences. His work has had a profound impact on the Caribbean film industry and continues to inspire filmmakers today.

Born on Jan 01, 1936 (89 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
192,373
Power
7,628$
Sentiment
6.78
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 2 7.50 0.19% +10% 2,961,167 6,193 $15,000 31$
United Kingdom 2 7.50 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 65,749 $2,700,000 2,615$
France 2 6.00 0.18% +0% 65,273,511 120,431 $2,700,000 4,982$
Totals 6 136,120,689 192,373 $5,415,000 7,628$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Perry Henzell was looking for someone to star in his feature film and was impressed by Jimmy Cliff's album cover and song. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Jimmy Cliff, me and ‘The Harder They Come’ | Entertainment

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Perry Henzell was the director and writer of 'The Harder They Come,' who approached Jimmy Cliff to do the music for the film. 8

The Guardian: Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Jimmy Cliff