Bruce — The Young Animals Character Profile

About Bruce

The leader of a violent WASP gang. He orchestrates the beating and rape of Paco and Raquel, chases Tony, and later murders Paco and Raquel in a staged road accident. His criminal actions eventually lead to his arrest, ending the school conflict.

Character Facts

Played by

David Macklin

Appears in

The Young Animals (1968)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (6)

• Bruce — Conflict Arch Enemy — Paco (Zooey Hall)

  Bruce leads the gang that physically assaults Paco.

• Bruce — Conflict Attacker — Raquel (Joanna Frank)

  Bruce's gang commits a brutal assault on Raquel.

• Bruce — Romantic Rival — Janet (Patty McCormack)

  Bruce claims Janet as his romantic interest.

• Bruce — Conflict Rival — Tony (Tom Nardini)

  Bruce views Tony as a threat to his territory and romance.

• Bruce — Alliance Gang Member — Din-Din (Keith Taylor)

  Din-Din operates as part of Bruce's gang.

• Bruce — Romantic Couple — Din-Din (Keith Taylor)

  Din-Din is romantically linked to Bruce's girlfriend.

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More characters from The Young Animals

• Tony (Tom Nardini)
• Janet (Patty McCormack)
• Raquel (Joanna Frank)
• Coach Simms (Russ Bender)
• Paco (Zooey Hall)
• Johnny (A Martinez)
• Principal Wilson (Arthur Peterson)
• Din-Din (Keith Taylor)
• Emmet (Sammy Vaughn)
• Jerry (Michael Wood)
• Ramon (Alberto Isaac)
• Rudy (Roger Galloway)