Who plays Gil Harkness in Denver and Rio Grande?

Gil Harkness is played by J. Carrol Naish.

How is Gil Harkness connected to other characters?

Gil Harkness has 4 mapped relationships in Denver and Rio Grande. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Gil Harkness — Denver and Rio Grande Character Profile

About Gil Harkness

The chief engineer for the D&RG project. He works alongside Vesser on route surveys and supports Vesser's decision to defy the court injunction. He also assists Vesser in uncoupling the locomotive to crash into the hostile train during the final standoff.

Character Facts

Played by: J. Carrol Naish
Appears in: Denver and Rio Grande (1952)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (4)

Gil Harkness — Alliance Teammate — Jim Vesser (Edmond O'Brien)
Gil Harkness — Professional Subordinate — General William J. Palmer (Dean Jagger)
Gil Harkness — Conflict Opponent — McCabe (Sterling Hayden)
Gil Harkness — Conflict Opponent — Johnny Buff (Lyle Bettger)

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Jim Vesser (Edmond O'Brien)
McCabe (Sterling Hayden)
General William J. Palmer (Dean Jagger)
Linda Nelson (Kasey Rogers)
Johnny Buff (Lyle Bettger)
Engineer Moynihan (Paul Fix)
Sloan (Tom Powers)
Jane Dwyer (Zasu Pitts)
Bob Nelson (Don Haggerty)
Charlie Haskins (Robert Barrat)
Sheriff Ed Johnson (James Burke)
Railroad Worker (Pete Kellett)