Diehl — Children of the Corn Character Profile

About Diehl

The sheriff of Gatlin who initially dismisses the dangers but becomes involved in the conflict.

Diehl — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Law enforcement, Tactical response, Authority

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

R.G. Armstrong

Appears in

Children of the Corn (1984)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Diehl — Conflict Murderer — Malachai (Courtney Gains)

  Malachai kills Diehl for breaking his agreement to supply fuel.

• Diehl — Alliance Helper — Vicky (Linda Hamilton)

  Diehl provides initial refuge and fuel to Vicky before his death.

• Diehl — Conflict Refuser — Boy (Dan Snook)

  Diehl's refusal to help contrasts with Boy's strict adherence to cult demands.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Children of the Corn

More characters from Children of the Corn

• Burton Stanton (Peter Horton)
• Vicky (Linda Hamilton)
• Isaac Chroner (John Franklin)
• Boy (Dan Snook)
• Malachai (Courtney Gains)
• Hansen's Customer (Teresa Toigo)
• Hansen's Customer (Elmer Soderstrom)
• Hansen's Customer (Patrick Boylan)
• Mr. Hansen (D.G. Johnson)
• Mom (Suzy Southam)
• Dad (David Cowen)
• Sarah (Anne Marie McEvoy)