Minor medical or support character in the second film's race.
Dr. Nikolas Van Helsing, dubious physician accompanying the ambulance team.
Avery Simpson is the town boss who unwillingly hands over a large sum of money to Charming Jones. Afterward, he recruits the aging outlaw Cactus Jack to rob Charming and her escort, Handsome Stranger. His decision initiates the central pursuit and places Cactus Jack in opposition to the traveling pair.
Rattlesnake is a local man who repeatedly confronts Denver Kid over a dispute involving his sister. Rattlesnake believes Denver Kid insulted her, while Denver Kid says he merely asked her to marry him. Their argument produces a series of confrontations around Bloodshy during the days before the inheritance contest.
Jake is the town character who reluctantly becomes Jason's deputy. He helps Jason unsuccessfully search for gold, assists in resisting the Danbys, and drives them away with a shotgun. He remains beside Jason during the final confrontation and later succeeds him as sheriff of Calendar, becoming a celebrated Western figure.
A local drunk who claims he can assist Lockhart with his investigation. He violently attacks Lockhart with a knife but flees the scene. He is found dead shortly after, which leads to Lockhart's initial arrest by the sheriff.
Charlie Max is one of Carl Evello's henchmen. He accompanies Sugar Smallhouse in confronting Mike Hammer at Carl's mansion, where Mike fights them off while pursuing information about Christina and the box. The summary gives him no later independent action, but his encounter establishes Carl's physical threat to Mike.
A ruthless henchman for a rival rancher. Engages in physical altercations with Burnett and orchestrates a kidnapping plot over the bull. His relentless pursuit drives the middle-act conflict and results in his own death.
The brother of a man Tell killed, he relentlessly hunts Tell across Texas and New Mexico. He leads an ambush that traps Tell and Cap in caves and later joins the final gang confrontation in Purgatorie, aiming to exact revenge for his brother's death.
Joe Canton is a local backwoods resident whom Pahoo and Rives previously encounter. After defending himself from the creature with a rifle, he is dismissed by Sheriff Billy Carter and jailed overnight. He later tells the students about his earlier encounter and guides them into the swamp to investigate the creature's tracks.
Joshua Cabe's longtime companion and a fellow frontier resident.
Beaumont family member supporting the effort to reclaim and defend the family farm.
Jack Elam has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Bonanza Movie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Once Upon a Time in the West, Creature from Black Lake, Hannie Caulder. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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