Militaristic gorilla general.
Duster is Scott's extremely rich father and an oil tycoon who has established plans and expectations for his son's future. After learning where Scott is working, he visits the boat project and surprises Scott by showing great pride in his effort. His response reveals support beneath their earlier conflict.
Shaw's stepfather and a senator whose baseless claims about communist influence advance his political career. He is intended to benefit from a planned assassination and is ultimately killed by Shaw.
The old-school base commander of Colfax AAF who opposes Newman's progressive methods. He forces Newman to house 14 Italian POWs in Ward 7 due to regulatory constraints and explicitly orders that the prisoners receive no therapy.
Main antagonist, a gunsmith and entrepreneur who illegally claims the Elders' ranch. He murders Sheriff Billy Wilson, orchestrates a deadly ambush, kills Deputy Ben Latta, and is ultimately blown up by John Elder in a gunpowder explosion.
Two distinct dragons. Smrgol is an elder mentor who teaches Peter dragon abilities and sacrifices himself to save the group. Bryagh is Ommadon's ruthless dragon servant, tasked with capturing Peter and eliminating the heroes before being killed in battle.
Head of ICE, coaxes Helm back to duty, mentor figure
Grimsell is a villainous cattleman whose gunmen ambush and kill a messenger sent to seek help for the town. He attempts to move his herd through a pass, but Tom Early causes a rockslide that triggers a stampede and destroys part of his force. Grimsell then waits at Tom Early's ranch with Gunn, fails to intimidate Jo and Tom Early, Jr., and rides away defeated after Tom Early disarms him.
Schaefler is a Chicago police sergeant who is promoted to captain and later becomes an inspector. He vows to stop the bloodshed and extortion surrounding Al Capone, resists Mac Keeley's attempted bribery, and works with federal authorities to secure Capone's conviction for tax evasion.
Insurance investigator tracking Vanning for a $350,000 claim. After observing Vanning in Los Angeles, he concludes the man is innocent and assists him and Marie in traveling to Wyoming to recover the hidden money.
Helm's ICE boss who recruits him back to service, provides mission briefings, and later coordinates field operations, sustaining injuries during the Contini mission.
James Gregory has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Matt Helm Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Flight of Dragons, Clambake, Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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