Jake Speed, portrayed by Wayne Crawford, is the protagonist of several thrilling novels from the 1940s. Known for his rugged and heroic persona, Speed is a savior in fiction. However, when a young woman is abducted and her sister, played by Karen Kopins, pleads for the real Jake Speed’s assistance, he is challenged to embody the bravery of the literary hero he inspired. Together with the kidnapped girl’s sister, Speed travels to Africa to determine if he can live up to the daring feats of his fictional counterpart.