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A police lieutenant in New Essex who responds after the Bowden family's dog Ben is mysteriously poisoned. When Bowden tries to have Cady arrested for the poisoning, Elgart tells him there is no evidence that Cady was responsible.
Protagonist working in his father's moonshine business. A hothead and fatalist with a combat-hardened demeanor, he clashes with gangster Carl Kogan and Treasury agent Troy Barrett. He protects his younger brother Robin, resists Roxanna's affection, and finds solace with singer Francie Wymore. After Kogan's men trap him, Lucas crashes his car into an electrical transformer during his final run.
A retired detective and former Marine MP, Harry Kilmer returns to Japan to rescue Louise for his old friend George Tanner. His search reunites him with Eiko and Tanaka Ken, whose lives he once changed. After Tanner betrays him, Kilmer kills him and joins Tanaka Ken against Tono, later apologizing formally to Tanaka Ken.
Taciturn widower and father of Mark. Recently released from prison for killing a man in self-defense. Rescues Harry and Kay, leads them downriver on a raft, and protects his son and Kay from various dangers including rapids, a mountain lion, and hostile Indians. Ultimately reconciles with his son's understanding of his past actions and takes Kay home.
The town sheriff and old friend of Thornton. Once a respected lawman, he descends into alcoholism after a personal tragedy, but Thornton's intervention helps him regain his sobriety and honor. He reclaims his duty, arrests Jason, and leads the tactical rear assault during the final showdown at the saloon.
Pat Brady is an older movie producer and a senior studio figure who covets Monroe Stahr's public recognition. He participates in the studio's business affairs, tells Stahr about the emergency meeting, and is present when Stahr's authority is weakened and the executives depart, leaving Stahr alone.
Francis Cross's boss, who assigns an ambitious acquaintance to assist with the production after Francis's erratic behavior becomes apparent.
A seasoned private investigator navigating a complex web of murder and deception in 1941 Los Angeles. He systematically uncovers hidden identities and underworld conspiracies while adhering to his personal code of justice.
A former Dodge City lawman who takes Billy Young to a New Mexico town as his deputy. His true mission is to find his son's killer. He falls in love with Lily, confronts and eliminates Behan and Boone, then resigns his badge while recommending Billy for the position.
Eddie 'Fingers' Coyle is a low-level gunrunner trying to avoid a prison sentence after a botched trafficking mission. He arranges weapons through Jackie Brown, informs Dave Foley about Jackie and later the robbery crew, and is ultimately betrayed and killed by Dillon, leaving him anguished and isolated.
Ernest is one of Carl Berner's old friends from their days studying medicine in Heidelberg before World War II. When Carl is dying, Ernest joins Ted and August in taking him from the hospital and traveling with him back to Heidelberg to fulfill his final wish. Their journey also brings a pre-war Nazi-era plot to light.
Robert Mitchum has 161 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include The Night of the Hunter, Thunder Road, The Yakuza. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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