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.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| West Indian Archie (Malcolm X) | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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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
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Malcolm X NERFINISHED ⓘ Spike Lee NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| downfallCause |
failing memory
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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
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warning figure about misplaced trust in memory and reputation ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being a feared Harlem underworld figure
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extraordinary photographic memory for numbers ⓘ |
| occupation |
numbers kingpin
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numbers runner ⓘ |
| partOf | supporting cast of Malcolm X (1992 film) ⓘ |
| personalityTrait |
calculating
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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)
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one-time employer of Malcolm X (character in Malcolm X film) ⓘ |
| represents |
the dangers and futility of criminal life
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the fragility of power based on fear ⓘ |
| residence | Harlem, New York City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sceneLocation |
West Indian Archie’s apartment
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bar in Harlem ⓘ |
| themeIn | Malcolm X (1992 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timeSetting | Harlem in the 1940s ⓘ |
| weaponOfChoice | handgun ⓘ |
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