Local resident or diner patron encountered during the trip.
A teenage explosives expert and heavy drinker recruited for his technical skills. He rigs the bridge explosion, steals nitroglycerin, and ultimately uses his final explosive to eliminate a tribal chief, though his intoxication nearly compromises the mission early on.
Technician who brings the frozen blob specimen from the North Pole.
Matthew is one of the Pendleton brothers who initially greets Jenny after her arrival. Dr. Warley later hypnotizes him while investigating the family’s connection to the historical witchcraft accusations. Matthew ultimately joins Walter Gibbs and the townsmen in kidnapping Jenny, Chris, and Monica for a recreated execution.
A young, horseless man abandoned by his partner Jesse Boone. He travels with Kane, acts as his deputy, and springs Jesse from jail. After learning the truth about Kane's son from Lily, he feels guilty and is eventually recommended by Kane to replace him.
The sheriff is the lawman in the town ruled by Mimmo, but he is under Mimmo’s control. He is also Billie’s brother. The plot summary identifies his compromised position within the town, but does not describe him directly confronting Jud McGraw or taking other specific action.
Le guitariste is a musician Jeanne notices at Louis Prévost's party. After the nightclub closes, he serenades her and agrees to give up everything for her. Jeanne consummates the relationship and then leaves, after which he becomes depressed and cuts his wrists with broken glass. Jeanne calls an ambulance, but he dies.
Naive young officer handling laundry and morale on a WWII Navy cargo ship
A former prisoner who returns to North Carolina intending to marry his sweetheart, Carol, and reunite with their five-year-old son. He joins Carol and his former Army buddy Roger in robbing a bootlegger's safe. After the escape turns violent, Johnny flees with Carol; when she is killed in a shootout, he drives her body back to her mother and son.
A weary drifter who accepts a mistaken identity as Rocky to gain shelter. He gradually uncovers the dark truth behind Rocky's disappearance, becomes entangled in the family's secrets, kills Billie during an argument, and ultimately surrenders to the authorities.
A soldier aboard the merchant ship who is part of the group struggling to carry out the execution order due to moral hesitation.
An American engineer visiting London to restore the bridge. He forms a passionate bond with Olivia and later pursues her under an alias in Arizona. Their romance is cut short when he is murdered by an unseen assailant in his bathroom.
Robert Walker Jr. has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Blob with 1 titles. Signature works include Beware! The Blob, The Devonsville Terror, Angkor: Cambodia Express. 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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