Harlem Candy

Candy magnate Herschel Savage finds himself in the middle of a whole lot of dirty dealings in this raucous romp. Savage plays the owner of a chocolate company, but lately he's been running up against more than his fair share of problems. His wife Lois Ayres is trying to seduce their own son, his ex-wife is financing a rival chocolate company with his alimony payments, and he's finding himself increasingly attracted to Nina Hartley, the daughter of the rival chocolatier. As if that weren't enough to give a candyman a headache, now it seems that the rival Harlem Candy Company has introduced an aphrodisiac element into their chocolates, making them even more in demand throughout the city.

Directed by Henri Pachard, Harlem Candy leans on a strong ensemble — Amber Lynn, Lois Ayres, Angel Kelly — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1987.