The Guy from Harlem

1977·Movie
1h 26min·R
IMDb2.6Rotten Tomatoes–7%

Where to watch

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He's Clean ... Mean ... A Fighting Machine!

Tough streetwise private investigator Al Connors, who works in Florida but originally hails from Harlem, is hired by the CIA to guard a visiting African princess. Moreover, Connors uses all his sharp street smarts and fierce fighting skills to find another woman who's been abducted by the evil Big Daddy.
1970s Crime DramaBlaxploitation VibeStreetwise DetectiveCIA InvolvementAction & IntrigueHarlem RootsUrban AdventureCultural Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Rene Martinez Jr.
Written by:
Gardenia Martinez
Composed by:
Cecil Graham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Guy from Harlem

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Where can I stream The Guy from Harlem legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaPluto TVFandorPlex

The Guy from Harlem is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Guy from Harlem worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21/100 (IMDb 2.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Guy from Harlem rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Guy from Harlem?

1 h 26 min

The Guy from Harlem runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Guy from Harlem in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Guy from Harlem?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Guy from Harlem in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Guy from Harlem use?

HammerspaceAll Men Are PervertsDrugs Are BadGood Old FisticuffsGreat DetectiveThe TeaserBatman Cold OpenI'm a Man; I Can't Help ItHappily Ever AfterContrived CoincidenceActor AllusionSassy Black Womanand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for The Guy from Harlem, including Hammerspace, All Men Are Perverts, Drugs Are Bad.

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