Jacques Desaix — Wake of the Red Witch Character Profile

About Jacques Desaix

Angelique's uncle. His accidental death at Ralls' hands forces Angelique to marry Sidneye, inadvertently triggering the decades-long rivalry and the vengeful plot that drives the narrative.

Character Facts

Played by

Henry Daniell

Appears in

Wake of the Red Witch (1948)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Wake of the Red Witch

• Capt. Ralls (John Wayne)
• Angelique Desaix (Gail Russell)
• Samuel 'Sam' Rosen (Gig Young)
• Harmenszoon Van Schreeven (Eduard Franz)
• Teleia Van Schreeven (Adele Mara)
• Mayrant Ruysdaal Sidneye (Luther Adler)
• Antonio 'Ripper' Arrezo (Paul Fix)
• Mr. Loring (Jeff Corey)
• Capt. Munsey (Dennis Hoey)
• Capt. Wilde Youngeur (Grant Withers)
• Kurinua (Henry Brandon)
• Mullins (David Clarke)