Paul Marish — Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture Character Profile

About Paul Marish

A photographer who reluctantly accepts the task of documenting Ray Eames' execution. As he investigates the case, he uncovers clues in a reversed crime-scene photograph that suggest Eames' innocence. He develops a romance with Hannah McGrath, collaborates with reporter Dan Weston to track down a key witness, and desperately attempts to stop the execution before it is too late.

Paul Marish — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Roy Scheider

Appears in

Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture (1990)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Paul Marish — Alliance Teammate — Dan Weston (Andre Braugher)

  Professional partners collaborating to uncover the truth behind the execution case.

• Paul Marish — Romantic Lovers — Hannah McGrath (Bonnie Bedelia)

  Developing romantic relationship that deepens through shared investigation and emotional vulnerability.

• Paul Marish — Conflict Ideological Opponent — Jake Rusher (Tom Schuster)

  Clash of perspectives where Rusher opposes the documentation of the execution.

• Paul Marish — Conflict Ideological Opponent — Steve March (Tom Nowicki)

  Direct confrontation between the D.A.'s rigid legal stance and Marish's pursuit of truth.

• Paul Marish — Professional Informant Source — Mike Knighton (Antoni Corone)

  Official provides crucial but incomplete information that guides the investigation forward.

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More characters from Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture

• Hannah McGrath (Bonnie Bedelia)
• Raymond Eames (Arliss Howard)
• Dan Weston (Andre Braugher)
• Supt. Stanton (Marc Macaulay)
• Police Sgt. Jerry Brown (Robert Carradine)
• Burke (Tom Kouchalakos)
• Jake Rusher (Tom Schuster)
• Steve March (Tom Nowicki)
• Nathanson (Mark McCracken)
• Mike Knighton (Antoni Corone)
• Police Chief (Michael O'Smith)
• Jean Watley (Ginger Burgett)