Joe Peters — Roadblock Character Profile

Joe Peters - Roadblock

About Joe Peters

An insurance investigator earning $350/month who partners with Harry Miller. Initially repelled by chiselers, he falls for Diane despite their class differences. To fund a dream life with her, he secretly collaborates with criminal Kendall Webb to rob a $1.25 million cash shipment. After the robbery turns deadly, Joe confesses to Diane, stages a car accident to kill Webb and burn his share, and ultimately flees with Diane before being cornered and fatally shot by police.

Joe Peters — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Charles McGraw
Appears in
Roadblock (1951)
Role
Protagonist

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