Col. William Edwards — Time Limit Character Profile

About Col. William Edwards

An Army Colonel investigating Major Cargill's alleged collaboration. Despite pressure from his superior to pursue a court-martial, Edwards conducts a thorough inquiry, uncovers the true circumstances behind Cargill's actions, and ultimately decides to defend him in court while acknowledging his flawed judgment.

Col. William Edwards — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Widmark

Appears in

Time Limit (1957)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Col. William Edwards — Professional Investigator — Maj. Harry Cargill (Richard Basehart)

  Edwards is investigating Cargill's case

• Col. William Edwards — Professional Commanding Officer — Lt. Gen. J. Connors (Carl Benton Reid)

  Superior officer giving orders to Edwards

• Col. William Edwards — Professional Subordinate — Lt. Gen. J. Connors (Carl Benton Reid)

  Military chain of command relationship

• Col. William Edwards — Professional Investigator — Cpl. Jean Evans (Dolores Michaels)

  Military investigator examining witness testimony

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