Who plays Jim Vesser in Denver and Rio Grande?

Jim Vesser is played by Edmond O'Brien.

How is Jim Vesser connected to other characters?

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

Jim Vesser — Denver and Rio Grande Character Profile

About Jim Vesser

The D&RG construction foreman falsely accused of murdering Bob Nelson. He defies a court injunction to continue railroad work, investigates a payroll robbery, and leads the crew in a standoff against McCabe's thugs. He ultimately sacrifices the locomotive to stop a runaway train and successfully defends the gorge.

Jim Vesser — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Edmond O'Brien
Appears in: Denver and Rio Grande (1952)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (4)

Jim Vesser — Alliance Teammate — Gil Harkness (J. Carrol Naish)
Jim Vesser — Conflict Arch Enemy — McCabe (Sterling Hayden)
Jim Vesser — Professional Subordinate — General William J. Palmer (Dean Jagger)
Jim Vesser — Conflict Accuser — Johnny Buff (Lyle Bettger)

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More characters from Denver and Rio Grande

McCabe (Sterling Hayden)
General William J. Palmer (Dean Jagger)
Linda Nelson (Kasey Rogers)
Gil Harkness (J. Carrol Naish)
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)