The Guy from Harlem

Harlem-born private investigator who relocates to Miami, Al Connors is streetwise, confident, and morally flexible. He uses a mix of grit and charm to navigate espionage, criminal networks, and a volatile romance. The narrative follows his calculations as he chases leads through hotels, apartments, and the underworld while keeping his own rules. His relationship with Mrs. Ashanti reveals a brash, hedonistic edge alongside his professional efficiency.

Wife of an African head of state, she becomes the subject of a security arrangement by the CIA. In town for a conference, she checks into a local hotel under Al's watch and quickly becomes the object of his attention. The dynamic places personal magnetism against political risk, highlighting trust and deception amid international sensitivities.

Big Daddy is the crime lord pulling the strings behind Miami's underworld. He threatens Mrs. Ashanti and orchestrates the kidnapping of Wanda De Bauld, orchestrating a brutal network of henchmen. His empire is challenged by Al's relentless pursuit, culminating in a final deadly confrontation.

Harry De Bauld's daughter, Wanda becomes a kidnapping target in Big Daddy's plot. Her captivity motivates Al's deeper dive into Miami's underworld, and her rescue marks a turning point in the pursuit of the crime lord. Wanda's ordeal highlights the personal stakes behind organized crime.

A crime boss whose daughter Wanda is kidnapped, he hires Al and offers a substantial reward for Wanda's safe return. His authority and resources illustrate the film's theme of power and money in the criminal landscape. His involvement anchors the plot's second major arc, following the Mrs. Ashanti case.