Al Mercer — 5 Against the House Character Profile

About Al Mercer

A university student and Korean War veteran who plans to marry Kay. He initially refuses to join the robbery but pursues Brick into a parking garage after the heist fails, successfully negotiating his surrender.

Al Mercer — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Guy Madison

Appears in

5 Against the House (1955)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from 5 Against the House

• Kay Greylek (Kim Novak)
• Brick (Brian Keith)
• Roy (Alvy Moore)
• Young Guard (uncredited) (Thom Carney)
• Ronnie (Kerwin Mathews)
• Casino Robber (uncredited) (Eddie Constantine)
• Cop (uncredited) (Bill Catching)
• Police Lt. Anderson (uncredited) (Tom Greenway)
• Casino Guard (uncredited) (George Cisar)
• Lift Operator (uncredited) (Pete Kellett)
• Kay Greylek (singing voice) (uncredited) (Jo Ann Greer)
• Boy (uncredited) (Chuck Courtney)