Alain Charnier — The French Connection Character Profile

About Alain Charnier

Sophisticated French drug lord orchestrating a massive heroin smuggling ring.

Alain Charnier — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Smuggling logistics, Negotiation, Manipulation, Strategic planning, Evasion

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 9/10

Character Facts

Played by

Fernando Rey

Appears in

The French Connection (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Alain Charnier — Professional Employer — Pierre Nicoli (Marcel Bozzuffi)

  Charnier employs Nicoli as a ruthless enforcer for the smuggling syndicate.

• Alain Charnier — Narrative Unwitting Mule — Devereaux (Frédéric de Pasquale)

  Devereaux is manipulated into transporting the contraband without knowing its contents.

• Alain Charnier — Alliance Factory Associate — Lou Boca (Benny Marino)

  Lou Boca provides a secure industrial location for the drug inspection and money swap.

• Alain Charnier — Conflict Target — Klein (Sonny Grosso)

  Klein serves as a direct law enforcement obstacle to Charnier's escape.

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• Informant (Al Fann)
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