Charismatic US Army major leading the Dirty Dozen convicts on dangerous WWII missions.
Delta Force commander who deploys McCoy to resolve the hijacking crisis.
An infamous outlaw who terrorizes Shinbone and the surrounding country with his gang. He beats and robs the young Ranse, intimidates the town, wounds Dutton Peabody, and challenges Ranse to a gunfight. Although Ranse is credited with killing him, the later revelation shows that Tom secretly fired the fatal shot.
Walker is the central protagonist, a criminal betrayed and left for dead by Mal Reese after their robbery. He recovers and relentlessly pursues Reese and the $93,000 owed to him, coercing members of The Organization and surviving repeated traps while refusing Yost's offer of a partnership.
Leonard is an ill but resourceful associate involved in various schemes. Jim visits him for help locating suitable corrals and obtaining Corrientes horses, and Leonard joins the inspection of a Mexican herd. He remains cautious about the land option, the available animals, and whether Jim's operation has enough money.
Weapons specialist among the hired professionals. He infiltrates Raza's camp to assassinate him but spares him upon discovering Maria's presence. At the border, he helps protect Maria and Raza from Grant's men and delivers a sharp retort to Grant about their differing backgrounds.
Leader of the rival motorcycle gang and Johnny's former ally turned enemy. Driven by a grudge, he instigates conflicts including a physical fight with Johnny over a trophy and orchestrates the overturning of Charlie Thomas's car. His presence escalates tensions, culminating in the violent climax and town-wide retaliation.
Former associate of Stride, motivated by greed and opportunism.
A violent local enforcer working for Reno Smith, Hector David threatens Macreedy, disables Doc Velie's hearse, and helps suppress the telegram that could summon state police. He later guards the escape route, but Pete Wirth and Doc Velie lure him away and knock him unconscious.
A legendary and highly skilled hobo who serves as the story's protagonist. He repeatedly outsmarts the conductor using tactical maneuvers, survival skills, and psychological warfare, ultimately proving his dominance on the rails while mentoring a younger companion.
Squad leader throughout WWII campaigns from North Africa to Germany. Wounded and captured in Tunisia, he escapes and continues commanding his men through Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Germany. After mistakenly stabbing a German sergeant, he frantically attempts to save his life upon learning the war has ended four hours prior.
A professional hitman who initially kills Johnny North but becomes intrigued by the high payout and North's resigned attitude. He partners with Lee to investigate the backstory, interrogating associates and eventually confronting the mastermind. After surviving an ambush, Charlie eliminates Jack Browning and Sheila Farr, but dies from his wounds with the stolen money.
Lee Marvin has 102 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Dirty Dozen Series with 2 titles. Signature works include The Dirty Dozen, The Delta Force, Point Blank. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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