A stonecutter who introduces Moses to the Hebrew God. After Moses kills taskmaster Baka to save him, Joshua learns his Hebrew heritage. He escapes Egypt, accompanies Moses to receive the Ten Commandments, and is ultimately chosen to lead the Israelites into Canaan.
A troubled slum punk on trial for shooting a policeman. Flashbacks show a cycle of petty crimes and failed reform attempts. Despite marrying Emma and trying to change, he abandons his new life due to hopelessness, commits another robbery, confesses in court, and is sentenced to death.
Davey Bishop is a young cowboy who first meets Matt while shooting at a hawk and later becomes his deputy. Although he initially appears to be Matt's injured companion and loyal partner, he helps plan the bank robbery, abandons Matt, and shoots him. His final attempt to prevent a killing reveals that he retains some capacity for redemption.
A barber in Ispahan who leaves his father's shop in search of fortune. At the rendezvous, he defeats the escort-warrior with his barber's tools and is mistaken by Fawzia for the expected escort. After realizing she is the person Nur-El-Din awaits, he promises to escort her.
A midshipman at the United States Naval Academy and Jim's younger brother, Tony is impulsive and struggles to follow the football coach's directions. He competes with Jim for Peggy's affection, but eventually accepts that she loves Jim. During a dangerous mission, Tony risks his life to rescue his wounded brother and fight off an enemy fighter.
A law student whose actions after the violent incident at the tavern drive the family’s crisis. He washes his car to remove red mud that could connect him to what happened, then grows anxious when the investigation threatens to examine his connection to Bradley. He is Howard Clark’s son and fears that either outcome of Joe Elsner’s trial could expose the family secret.
Jed Clayton is Sampson Drune's adopted son. John Frazier's influence on him becomes a key part of the story, and Jed later reveals who killed Drune and the robbers, as well as what happened to the stolen money. His revelations help explain the outcome of the posse's pursuit.
Gil is a young minister who enjoys working out at Tom Kelly's boxing gym. To raise money for a children's swimming pool and a hospital iron lung, he lets Gus manage him as a boxer while hiding his vocation, wins fights, and ultimately raises the needed funds before returning to ministry.
An ace reporter and Chapman's protégé who takes on the investigation into Charlotte Grant's suspicious death. Despite Chapman's initial reluctance, McCleary doggedly pursues leads with Allison's help, travels to Connecticut to find the wedding judge, and helps bring the 'Lonely Hearts Killer' to justice.
A lieutenant and pilot, Pete is Jerry Barker's younger brother and flies Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison aircraft with George Slocum. Devastated by Jerry's death, he seeks to fight the enemy more directly, modifying his aircraft to attack tanks. After being shot down, he returns with help from South Korean soldiers and later uses a powerful radio to alert fighter jets to an approaching tank attack.
The younger brother of Ned and a highly acclaimed actor starring in Washington D.C. He dismisses Ned's theatrical experience and declines his offer to tour or go to London. During the Civil War, he supports the Confederacy and ultimately assassinates President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. He is later killed by Union troops on a farm in Virginia, an act that severely damages the Booth family's reputation and drives the film's climax.
Tom Stark is Willie Stark’s adopted, college-aged son, whose drinking reflects the pressure of his father’s public status. After a drunk-driving crash kills his passenger, Willie pushes him to play football before he has recovered. A severe injury during the game leaves him paraplegic and deepens Willie’s guilt.
John Derek has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include The Ten Commandments, Thunderbirds, Knock on Any Door. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
