Naive, idealistic provincial law student who moves to Paris to share an apartment with his cousin Paul. He studies diligently, falls deeply in love with Florence, and is devastated when she leaves him for Paul. After failing his exam, he attempts to shoot Paul with a revolver but fails. He ultimately dies when Paul accidentally shoots himself with the same loaded gun.
Raoul Minot is a French criminal who recruits Jonathan Zimmermann to murder an American gangster after Tom Ripley suggests him for the job. He falsifies Jonathan's medical results, orders a second killing to provoke a gang war, and is later captured and beaten by the Americans before escaping during the final chaos.
Chips is a French marksman who arrives hoping to take Little Wolf’s place. When he learns he shares the injured man’s rare blood type, he agrees to donate blood, and Sean offers him a job. He later competes with Kurt at sharpshooting, trades punches with him, and becomes his friend.
Gérard Delacroix is a medical student and André's young friend, regarded by André as being like a son. Catherine deliberately seduces him because of his medical knowledge and tries to make him kill André. When Gérard refuses, Catherine strangles him and conceals his body, leaving André to identify it.
Serge is François's old friend, trapped in the village after marrying Yvonne when she became pregnant. Bitter about abandoning his hopes of study, he has become a wretched alcoholic and treats Yvonne callously. After François confronts him, Serge is found drunk in a chicken pen but is brought home in time to witness the birth of his son.
Stefano is a talented painter in Rome’s Via Margutta artists’ quarter, devoted to his art but not skilled or interested in promoting himself. While other artists focus more on selling an artist persona than on creating art, he ultimately receives the recognition his work deserves.
Roger is a struggling photographer who wants wealth and excitement beyond his fashion and advertising work. After learning that his private photographs feature Laura, he becomes curious about her and the wealthy circle around Parrish. He grows closer to Laura, but his interest in money and adventure pulls him into danger.
Gérard Blain has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work is anchored in the Charlotte et Véronique universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Cousins, The Mischief Makers, Until the End of the Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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