Narrator — Dogville Character Profile

About Narrator

Stage-like narrator framing the theatrical presentation of the films.

Narrator — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Other

Abilities

Stage narration, Moral framing, Theatrical direction, Audience engagement, Historical context

• Strength: 0/10
• Intelligence: 10/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

John Hurt

Appears in

Dogville (2003)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Narrator — Narrative Observer — Tom Edison (Paul Bettany)

  The narrator frames the story while observing Tom's moral leadership and philosophical stance.

• Narrator — Narrative Subject — Chuck (Stellan Skarsgård)

  The narrator documents Chuck's role as a resident and participant in the town's moral unraveling.

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• Grace Margaret Mulligan (Nicole Kidman)
• Tom Edison (Paul Bettany)
• Chuck (Stellan Skarsgård)
• Mrs. Henson (Blair Brown)
• Tom Edison Sr. (Philip Baker Hall)
• Jack McKay (Ben Gazzara)
• Vera (Patricia Clarkson)
• The Man with the Big Hat (Jean-Marc Barr)
• The Man in the Coat (Udo Kier)
• Liz Henson (Chloë Sevigny)
• Martha (Siobhan Fallon Hogan)
• Ben (Zeljko Ivanek)