Chief Inspector Charles Kane — Madigan Character Profile

About Chief Inspector Charles Kane

A senior police inspector and Russell's close friend who is exposed for taking a bribe to shelter a prostitution ring. He justifies his actions as paternal protection for his son, creating a moral rift with Russell.

Character Facts

Played by

James Whitmore

Appears in

Madigan (1968)

Role

Supporting

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• Det. Daniel Madigan (Richard Widmark)
• Commissioner Anthony X. Russell (Henry Fonda)
• Julia Madigan (Inger Stevens)
• Det. Rocco Bonaro (Harry Guardino)
• Capt. Ben Williams (Warren Stevens)
• Asst. Chief Inspector Earl Griffin (Lloyd Gough)
• Tricia Bentley (Susan Clark)
• Marvin (Woodrow Parfrey)
• Dr. Taylor (Raymond St. Jacques)
• Ptl. Philip Downes (Henry Beckman)
• Esther Newman (Virginia Gregg)
• Chief of Detectives Hap Lynch (Bert Freed)