Who is Tom Welles in 8MM?

Private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind a mysterious 8mm snuff film.

Who plays Tom Welles in 8MM?

Tom Welles is played by Nicolas Cage.

Tom Welles's abilities include investigation, surveillance, combat training, deductive reasoning, persistence.

Tom Welles has 4 mapped relationships in 8MM. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: private investigator.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Investigation, Surveillance, Combat training, Deductive reasoning, Persistence

Tom Welles — Conflict Former Client & Attorney Turned Enemies — Longdale (Anthony Heald)
A professional arrangement that devolves into a lethal betrayal.
Tom Welles — Professional Employer & Investigator — Mrs. Christian (Myra Carter)
A standard client-investigator contract that uncovers dark truths.
Tom Welles — Narrative Investigator & Subject — Mary Ann Mathews (Jenny Powell)
The central investigative dynamic driving the plot forward.
Tom Welles — Alliance Partner & Teammate — Max California (Joaquin Phoenix)
A street-smart partnership that enables the protagonist's descent into the underworld.