Sgt. Jack Russell — Nightbreaker Character Profile

About Sgt. Jack Russell

An ex-G.I. who visits Present Brown in Las Vegas claiming to be a 1950s radiation test subject. His physical and psychological degradation drives the plot forward.

Character Facts

Played by

Joe Pantoliano

Appears in

Nightbreaker (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Sgt. Jack Russell — Social Informant — Dr. Alexander Brown - Past (Emilio Estevez)

  An ex-G.I. who reveals his status as a nuclear test subject, triggering the investigation.

• Sgt. Jack Russell — Professional Investigator — Dr. Alexander Brown - Present (Martin Sheen)

  Present Brown actively investigates Russell's claims to uncover the historical truth.

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