Harry Plotnick (played by Martin Priest) is a protagonist in The Plot Against Harry.
Protagonist and former small-time Jewish mobster released after twenty years in prison. Initially cold and callous, he seeks to regain influence by purchasing a catering business. Through reconnecting with his estranged family and participating in Jewish community events, he undergoes a transformation toward redemption, ultimately taking false blame for arson to protect others and finding peace despite returning to prison. Leo (played by Ben Lang) is a protagonist in The Plot Against Harry.
Harry's ex-brother-in-law and manager of a Jewish catering service/event center. He partners with Harry to buy the business from a corporation, handling daily operations while Harry provides the capital and regains a foothold in the neighborhood. Max (played by Henry Nemo) appears in The Plot Against Harry.
Harry's chauffeur and former financial records maintenance man from his gambling days. He holds a detailed ledger of bribes and payoffs. After Harry fires him over the ledger, Max attempts to burn the books, resulting in a botched fire that triggers a hotel evacuation.
Character Relationship Map: The Plot Against Harry
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Characters
Harry Plotnick
(played by Martin Priest) — protagonist
Protagonist and former small-time Jewish mobster released after twenty years in prison. Initially cold and callous, he seeks to regain influence by purchasing a catering business. Through reconnecting...
Leo
(played by Ben Lang) — protagonist
Harry's ex-brother-in-law and manager of a Jewish catering service/event center. He partners with Harry to buy the business from a corporation, handling daily operations while Harry provides the capit...
Max
(played by Henry Nemo) — supporting
Harry's chauffeur and former financial records maintenance man from his gambling days. He holds a detailed ledger of bribes and payoffs. After Harry fires him over the ledger, Max attempts to burn the...
Key Relationships
Harry Plotnick → Max
(Professional Employer)
Harry Plotnick → Leo
(Alliance Business Partner)
Story Analysis
A reformed mobster navigates family, community, and legal crises to find redemption after prison.
Plot Progression
Exile and Opportunity
Family and Faith
Crisis and Confrontation
Redemption and Reckoning
Directed by Michael Roemer
The Plot Against Harry (1971) · 6.4/10 · comedy, crime
