Jack 'Legs' Diamond is an ambitious smalltime thief who moves to New York City with his sickly brother, Eddie Diamond. He becomes Arnold Rothstein’s bodyguard, adopts the nickname Legs, and seeks to replace Arnold by taking over his bootleg, drug, and gambling businesses. After Arnold’s murder, Jack sells protection, challenges the syndicate, and is eventually shot dead in a hotel.
David is Lillian's childhood friend and later becomes the love of her life. As an entertainment company lawyer, he secures major opportunities for her, including shows at the Palace Theatre, while challenging Katie's control. He dies suddenly during the opening night of Lillian's show.
Perry is part of the group Charly brings to a secluded house for a centerfold photography assignment. He becomes trapped with Charly, Glory, Sandi, and Melissa when the location proves isolated and dangerous, and he faces the growing fear that Sandi’s death was connected to another attack.
Cherry croupier who shoots the town marshal and frames Roy. He is killed in a mine shootout and provides a deathbed confession admitting to the murder.
Gall's ambitious nephew who covets Wahleeah and vows to kill Kelly. He raids their cabin, injures Harper, and kidnaps Wahleeah, but is ultimately tracked down and killed by Kelly in a fierce gunfight. His actions drive the central conflict of the film.
A former serviceman on parole, John is recalled by the government to investigate a counterfeiting operation linked to his former prison companion, Harry Craven. He approaches Harry’s widow, Maria, under a false pretense, investigates Don Kastner and Philip Bormann, and grows close to Maria while continuing the case.
Alice's husband and an American diplomat stationed at the embassy in Tokyo. He is pleased when Bertha socializes with Koichi Asano, but becomes concerned when their relationship grows closer. His culturally inappropriate gestures offend Asano and contribute to the end of diplomatic negotiations.
A tennis player who becomes Diana's second husband after she leaves her first marriage. Their relationship is short-lived as Diana's personal struggles continue.
The young director of a local little theater, Fred is having an affair with Sarah Garnell, who believes he is separated from his wife. Sarah leaves her husband and goes to Fred's boat, but finds Fred's wife there; Fred refuses to see her, and Sarah returns to Frank.
The son of Dave Husack, whom Zeb Kennedy grooms to be his political champion in the territorial legislature. Kennedy encourages Bay to marry Christine for political advantage. Bridie Ballantyne discovers and exposes the arrangement, and the engagement is broken.
A confidence trickster posing as a wealthy man who tricks Annie into an intimate encounter, steals her money, and leaves a mocking note.
Wetzel, known as “The Executioner,” is a mob enforcer whom Braun sends to kill witness Tragg and steal incriminating documents. Bill Gibson and Fred McAfee accidentally see Wetzel meeting Braun after the crime, making them a threat to Braun. Wetzel later fights Bill at the hideout where Timmy is being held.
Ray Danton has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Mike Hammer (Stacy Keach) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Secret Agent Super Dragon, The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond, The Last Mercenary. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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