The bank manager whose key is required for the safe. Pierce exploits Fowler's weakness for prostitutes, using Miriam to force him to surrender his neck-worn key for a wax impression. Fowler later boards the train to oversee the shipment but is distracted by Miriam during the robbery, allowing Pierce and Agar to swap the gold.
Antagonistic dynamic where Pierce exploits Fowler's vices for the heist.
Transactional relationship where Miriam uses seduction to neutralize Fowler.
Bank executives whose combined security measures create the heist's central obstacle.
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