Layne — River's Edge Character Profile

About Layne

A troubled teen and drug dealer who isolates himself after being wanted for murder. He becomes the group's pragmatic, ruthless instigator, pushing to cover up Jamie's murder and even disposing of the body. He exhibits compulsive behavior and violent tendencies, culminating in a confrontation at the river.

Layne — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Crispin Glover

Appears in

River's Edge (1986)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Layne — Alliance Teammate — Matt (Keanu Reeves)

  Co-conspirators in the cover-up of Jamie's murder.

• Layne — Family Brother — Mike (Phillip Brock)

  Siblings where Mike provides transportation for the group.

• Layne — Conflict Rival — Clarissa (Ione Skye)

  Friends whose alliance fractures under stress.

• Layne — Conflict Antagonist — Feck (Dennis Hopper)

  Dangerous criminal figure connected to the group's drug supply.

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