Governor who enslaves apes and serves as antagonist in Conquest
A naive and socially inept cowboy who travels to a rodeo in Phoenix. He becomes infatuated with Cherie, initially forcing her onto a bus and kidnapping her. After being confronted and beaten by others, he learns to apologize and show respect. His transformation from stubborn coercion to genuine understanding wins Cherie's affection, and they depart together.
Jade's wealthy political activist father who becomes increasingly uneasy about her relationship with David. He forbids David from seeing Jade until the school year ends. After David's early release from the mental hospital, Hugh chases him on the street and is fatally struck by a car. He leaves behind a fiancée, Ingrid.
The young chairman of the Senate subcommittee reviewing Leffingwell, Anderson is a devoted family man who initially remains undecided. He is pressured over a secret from his past involving a fellow army veteran and ultimately takes his own life when he cannot reconcile his public duty with the blackmail.
The protagonist, a former ranch-hand falsely accused of murdering Shorty Boyd. He evades capture, seeks refuge with the Bradleys, falls in love with Juanita, and ultimately resolves the conflict by saving his pursuer, Tom Boyd.
A Roman who agrees to share rule of Icena with Salina according to her father's wishes. He and Salina fall in love while facing opposition from the Druids and Romans who plot against them. Their relationship makes them the central pair whose followers are drawn into the resulting bloodshed.
A schoolteacher and composer in 1790s Vermont, Justin takes in a colt he names Figure and patiently trains him despite mounting debts. He owes Squire Fisk money, and his uncertain finances strain his long-standing relationship with Kathleen. After losing Figure over the debt, he returns to prepare the horse for a race that could help him regain his independence.
Johnny is a Korean War veteran whose treatment for a wartime injury left him secretly addicted to morphine. He spends money meant for his family on drugs, loses jobs, faces threats from Mother, and repeatedly suffers withdrawal. After confessing to Celia and his father, he finally declares his intention to overcome the addiction.
An alcoholic former Confederate lieutenant recruited by Mitch Barrett for his artistic abilities and knowledge of Greek Fire, an explosive incendiary mixture. Haunted by war memories, Dan joins the robbery scheme but falls in love with Julie Reynolds, eventually rejects further violence, returns the stolen money, and prepares to face trial with her.
Sheriff Phil Rotteman questions Old Mam Hawes's fitness as Sooner's guardian when Hawes seeks foster-care funds. Later, he confronts Hawes at the fair, threatens to remove her, and responds to her plan to move to Florida, helping bring Sooner back to the McHenrys.
An earnest young cowboy who seeks wealth and status, Lat becomes a rancher and enters politics. His ambition leads him to reject Callie, alienate Tom, and participate in the vigilante pursuit that results in Tom's hanging. Overcome by remorse, he confronts Jehu and later intends to testify at Callie's trial.
Wild Bill Hickok is the central figure of the story, a frontiersman captured by Crazy Knife and his Cheyenne warriors. Chief Black Kettle spares his life, and Calamity Jane gives him a ride back to the fort. Hickok warns Lt. Stiles about the Cheyenne rifles, confronts Lattimer over cheating, and later saves Jane.
Don Murray has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Rio Bravo Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Bus Stop, Promise. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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