West Indian Archie in Malcolm X

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West Indian Archie in *Malcolm X* is a feared Harlem numbers kingpin whose sharp memory and eventual downfall profoundly influence Malcolm’s early criminal life and path toward transformation.

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instanceOf fictional character
film character
ageDepictedAs middle-aged to elderly man
appearsIn Malcolm X (1992 film) NERFINISHED
associatedWith Harlem numbers racket NERFINISHED
organized crime in Harlem
basedOn West Indian Archie (The Autobiography of Malcolm X) NERFINISHED
characterArc rises as powerful numbers kingpin then declines into poverty and illness
conflictWith Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film) NERFINISHED
costumeCharacteristic sharp suits typical of Harlem underworld figures
createdBy Alex Haley NERFINISHED
Malcolm X NERFINISHED
Spike Lee NERFINISHED
downfallCause failing memory
loss of power in the numbers racket
ethnicity West Indian NERFINISHED
filmGenreContext biographical drama
firstAppearance Malcolm X (1992 film) NERFINISHED
gender male
influences Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film) NERFINISHED
inspiredBy real Harlem numbers racketeers of the 1940s
languageSpoken English
mentorOf Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film) NERFINISHED
moralSignificance illustrates consequences of a life devoted to crime
narrativeRole catalyst for Malcolm’s disillusionment with crime
warning figure about misplaced trust in memory and reputation
nationality American
notableFor being a feared Harlem underworld figure
extraordinary photographic memory for numbers
occupation numbers kingpin
numbers runner
partOf supporting cast of Malcolm X (1992 film)
personalityTrait calculating
intelligent
paranoid
proud
portrayedBy Delroy Lindo NERFINISHED
powerBase control of local numbers betting in Harlem
relationshipTo former associate of Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film)
one-time employer of Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film)
represents the dangers and futility of criminal life
the fragility of power based on fear
residence Harlem, New York City NERFINISHED
sceneLocation West Indian Archie’s apartment
bar in Harlem
themeIn Malcolm X (1992 film) NERFINISHED
timeSetting Harlem in the 1940s
weaponOfChoice handgun

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Delroy Lindo hasRole West Indian Archie in Malcolm X