In LA, while escaping from the police after an unsuccessful robbery, the small time thief Harry Lockhart is accidentally submitted to an audition for a role of detective in a movie, and invited to a party. He meets a private eye Gay Perry, who suggests him to participate of an investigation to develop his character. He also meets the gorgeous aspirant actress Harmony Faith Lane, and finds that she was a friend of his childhood for whom he had a crush. Harry and Perry get involved in an intricate murder case with many leads. With the support of Harmony, they find the sordid truth of the case.

Shannyn Sossamon's character was originally "Girl with Pink Hair" but was changed after production was completed to "Pink Hair Girl".

Harry:
This is every shade of wrong.

Errors in geography: When Harry is eluding police in New York City, a Los Angeles MTA bus passes by in the background.

Written by Leroy Anderson
Performed by AL CAIOLA & Riz Ortolani
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under License from EMI Film & Television Music