Target: Harry (1969) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Harry navigates murder, rival criminals, and shifting alliances while pursuing missing counterfeiting plates.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Murdered Passenger

An assassination attempt at a Monte Carlo race leads into Harry's release from prison and his flight with Jason Carlyle. Carlyle's murder in Istanbul places Harry near a dangerous conspiracy.

Key Events

• Monte Carlo Assassination Attempt — An assassination attempt against Jason Carlyle kills an innocent bystander instead. Characters: Jason Carlyle Location: Monte Carlo race
• Carlyle Flees The Race — Jason Carlyle flees the scene after the failed assassination attempt. Characters: Jason Carlyle Location: Monte Carlo race
• Harry Leaves Prison — Harry is bailed out of prison and released with a warning. Characters: Harry Black Location: Prison
• Flight To Istanbul — Harry flies Jason Carlyle from Monte Carlo to Istanbul. Characters: Harry Black, Jason Carlyle Location: Aircraft
• Carlyle Is Murdered — Jason is murdered shortly after arriving in Istanbul. Characters: Harry Black, Jason Carlyle Location: Istanbul

The Istanbul Plate Hunt

The missing counterfeiting plates attract rival criminals and police suspicion. Harry survives repeated run-ins before fleeing Istanbul for Monte Carlo.

Key Events

• Counterfeit Plates Missing — Carlyle was believed to carry counterfeiting plates, but the plates are missing. Characters: Harry Black, Jason Carlyle Location: Istanbul
• Harry Caught Between Factions — Harry becomes trapped between rival criminals and Istanbul police. Characters: Harry Black Location: Istanbul
• Rashi's Criminal Network — Rashi is identified as a purported crimelord with Kemal among his henchmen. Characters: Mosul Rashi, Kemal Location: Istanbul
• Diane Enters The Hunt — The mysterious Diane Reed becomes another interested party in the search. Characters: Diane Reed Location: Istanbul
• Istanbul Run-Ins — After several run-ins, Harry is forced to flee Istanbul. Characters: Harry Black Location: Istanbul

The Monte Carlo Reversal

Harry discovers that the plates were in Monte Carlo and becomes entangled with Diane and Kemal. Kemal steals the plates and is killed by Harry.

Key Events

• Return To Monte Carlo — Harry escapes Istanbul and returns to Monte Carlo. Characters: Harry Black Location: Monte Carlo
• The Plates Are Revealed — Harry discovers that the plates had remained in Monte Carlo. Characters: Harry Black Location: Monte Carlo
• Hotel Room Break-In — Diane and Kemal break into a hotel room and murder its occupant. Characters: Diane Reed, Kemal Location: Monte Carlo hotel room
• Kemal Takes The Plates — Kemal takes the counterfeiting plates after the hotel-room murder. Characters: Diane Reed, Kemal Location: Monte Carlo hotel room
• Kemal Hunts Harry — Kemal subsequently attempts to kill Harry. Characters: Harry Black, Kemal Location: Monte Carlo
• Harry Kills Kemal — Harry kills Kemal during their confrontation. Characters: Harry Black, Kemal Location: Monte Carlo

Flight Through Kerkyra

Harry and Rashi form an alliance of convenience and follow Diane to Kerkyra. A chase through a tour group erupts into deadly gunfire.

Key Events

• Alliance Of Convenience — Harry and Rashi form an alliance of convenience. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi Location: Monte Carlo
• Pursuit Of Diane — Harry and Rashi follow Diane to Kerkyra. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi, Diane Reed Location: Route to Kerkyra
• Diane's Plate Deal — Diane becomes involved in another deal concerning the plates. Characters: Diane Reed Location: Kerkyra
• Kerkyra Chase Begins — A chase forces Harry and Rashi to seek cover among a tour group. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi Location: Kerkyra
• Tour Group Attack — Several tourists are shot during the pursuit. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi Location: Kerkyra tour route
• Harry And Rashi Fire Back — Harry and Rashi shoot the pursuing attackers. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi Location: Kerkyra tour route

The Final Double-Cross

Rashi leaves the caper, while Harry returns alone to Monte Carlo and confronts Diane. Harry pretends to accept her partnership before turning her in.

Key Events

• Rashi Leaves The Caper — Rashi withdraws from the caper after the Kerkyra violence. Characters: Harry Black, Mosul Rashi Location: Kerkyra
• Harry Confronts Diane — Harry returns alone to Monte Carlo and confronts Diane. Characters: Harry Black, Diane Reed Location: Monte Carlo
• Diane Is Turned In — Harry appears to accept Diane's partnership but instead turns her in. Characters: Harry Black, Diane Reed Location: Monte Carlo

Story Breakdown

• Monte Carlo Assassination — The opening attack creates the chain of events that brings Harry into the conspiracy.
  • Failed Shooting — An attempt against Jason Carlyle kills an innocent bystander instead.
  • Carlyle Flees — Jason escapes the race scene after the failed assassination.
• Harry Enters Istanbul — Harry is released from prison, flies Jason to Istanbul, and becomes connected to Carlyle's murder.
  • Prison Release — Harry is bailed out and warned before resuming his freedom.
  • Passenger Murder — Jason is murdered shortly after arriving in Istanbul.
• Missing Plates Hunt — The disappearance of the counterfeiting plates attracts criminals and places Harry under suspicion.
  • Rival Criminals — Competing groups search for the missing plates.
  • Istanbul Escape — Harry flees Istanbul after repeated dangerous encounters.
• Monte Carlo Reversal — Harry returns to Monte Carlo, discovers the plates, and faces Diane and Kemal.
  • Plate Discovery — Harry learns that the plates were in Monte Carlo.
  • Kemal's Defeat — Kemal steals the plates, attacks Harry, and is killed.
• Kerkyra Pursuit — Harry and Rashi pursue Diane, but their alliance is tested by a violent chase.
  • Uneasy Alliance — Harry and Rashi cooperate to follow Diane.
  • Tour Group Shootout — The pursuit turns deadly as gunfire erupts among tourists.
• Diane's Final Betrayal — Harry returns alone, confronts Diane, and converts an apparent partnership into her arrest.
  • Rashi Withdraws — Rashi leaves the caper after the Kerkyra violence.
  • False Partnership — Harry pretends to join Diane before turning her in.

Directed by

Roger Corman

Key Cast

• Vic Morrow — Harry Black
• Suzanne Pleshette — Diane Reed
• Victor Buono — Mosul Rashi
• Cesar Romero — Lt. George Duval
• Stanley Holloway — Jason Carlyle