Influential local tycoon who sponsored illegal experiments and wants the truth hidden.
Roman tribune and friend of Demetrius, involved in court proceedings and the early persecution of Christians.
A former major general who is reassigned during the war and later owns the nearly bankrupt Columbia Inn in Vermont. After being rejected when he tries to rejoin the army, he is honored by a surprise reunion of his old regiment.
Harry Burleigh is a rancher whose sheep are being moved through town when his trained dog is challenged by John Chandler’s dog. He falsely portrays John as a drunken attacker, pressures Linnett Moore to sell her land, and later uses violence and a staged accusation of theft in an attempt to have John killed.
An old desert dweller who catches rattlesnakes for a religious commune. He aids Kowalski after the driver loses control in the desert, providing fuel and directions back to the highway.
The alcoholic sheriff of Black Rock, Tim Horn initially fails to help Macreedy locate the missing farmer and appears intimidated by Reno Smith. After Macreedy and Doc Velie pressure him, Horn tries to arrest Mr. Hastings, but Smith removes his badge and transfers authority to Hector David.
Mr. Fisher is Danny's grieving father, whose wife has died and whose family has fallen into poverty. He urges Danny to remain in school and later finds work as a pharmacist under Mr. Primont. After Shark's gang badly injures him, he needs an operation, and he eventually hears Danny sing at the King Creole.
Steve is a doctor researching Rocky Mountain spotted fever and sharing a home with Murph. He takes Jenny in, treats the sick, organizes vaccinations, and helps discover that the dog's blood can provide the serum that saves her. He later receives a research grant, decides to remain in town, and plans to marry Susan and adopt Jenny.
John Masters is the marshal who keeps Gary Corbett in town until the weather permits the prisoner to be taken to Juneau for trial. He deals with Thomas Leroux, but then reveals that he has been backing the murderous claim jumpers. Gary ultimately gets the better of him.
The 6th Supreme Court Justice is one of the justices who review Gideon's petition. The Court considers whether Gideon's case should proceed and debates whether the right to an attorney should extend to everyone, not only people meeting special qualifications. The summary does not specify this justice's individual position or actions.
William L. Morgan is Sister Sharon Falconer's manager and a practical voice within the revival operation. He doubts that the troupe is ready for larger venues and later asks Elmer Gantry to continue Falconer's ministry after her death. Gantry declines, choosing to leave the religious enterprise behind.
Captain Garvey investigates the deaths surrounding Arthur Winant and Barney, recognizing that the poker game connects them. He warns Danny Haley and Augie that Sidney Winant may seek revenge. Although Danny is arrested in Los Angeles, Garvey believes he is innocent, secures his release, follows him to Las Vegas, and helps stop Sidney.
Dean Jagger has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Alligator Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Game of Death, Alligator, Vanishing Point. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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