Matthew Bennell — Invasion of the Body Snatchers Character Profile

About Matthew Bennell

San Francisco doctor uncovering alien pod invasion replacing citizens.

Matthew Bennell — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Medicine, Investigation, Survival skills, Critical thinking, Resistance

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Donald Sutherland

Appears in

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Matthew Bennell — Alliance Ally — Stan (Stan Ritchie)

  Strategic ally supporting the protagonist's mission.

• Matthew Bennell — Social Friend — Jack Bellicec (Jeff Goldblum)

  Acquaintances who become friends through shared investigation.

• Matthew Bennell — Alliance Survival Partner — Elizabeth Driscoll (Brooke Adams)

  Core allies who rely on each other to survive the alien invasion.

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